efurtak49's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Deeper meaning of the book is interesting regarding social media and media in general. Plot line was creative. But the characters were too obnoxious (though I suppose they should have been) that it was hard to get through the book. The ending seems rushed but overall is a decent ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Animal death, Blood, Child death, Pedophilia, Sexual harassment, Death, Murder, and Violence
lezliepez's review against another edition
4.0
Este libro me sorprendió totalmente, contado por 5 voces y perspectivas diferentes, la escritora nos lleva por una historia que habla de nuestros miedos, sueños y la actualidad, todos aquellos pecados que se ocultan en una ciudad donde todos son monstruos rotos.
Mi reseña completa en : https://nerdversem.wordpress.com/2018/10/09/monstruos-rotos-lecturas-para-octubre/
Mi reseña completa en : https://nerdversem.wordpress.com/2018/10/09/monstruos-rotos-lecturas-para-octubre/
itsmarkyall's review
3.0
Not as good as The Shining Girls.
The supernatural aspect added nothing to the story. Would've been more enjoyable as a straight up murder mystery.
Despite those two things it's still worth the read.
The supernatural aspect added nothing to the story. Would've been more enjoyable as a straight up murder mystery.
Despite those two things it's still worth the read.
supau's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
garrity23's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
melissakuzma's review
1.0
Ugh, this was terrible! I was so excited about it, because I loved Lauren Beukes's last book The Shining Girls, so that makes it even more disappointing. I am mad that I wasted a week of my life reading this book. It made no sense and had all kinds of idiotic side plots that went nowhere and had nothing to do with the rest of the book. Maybe it's me and I just didn't get it...
sjj169's review against another edition
4.0
Lauren Beukes is an interesting author. I didn't care for her book The Shining Girls at all. I felt bad though because several of my friends loved it. I think her books are going to fall that way-you either love them or hate them.
She redeemed herself for me in this one. This woman can flipping write. I thought my husband was going to super glue my lips closed because I kept wanting to quote him passages from it. I also wanted to spam status updates to my friends on GR. Oh wait, I did do that some. Yes, I'm sneaking another one in.
The book starts off with a young boys body being found. He has been chopped in two and his other half replaced with a half a deer.
From there the book focuses on several different characters. I thought this would bother me but I didn't care. I wanted more.
One theme that continues through this book is social media, I loved how that theme sorta blended in with the whole story without being overbearing.
Now for what I didn't like..at about 87% I don't know what the hell happened. I almost stopped the book at that point. The whole paranormal angle? It did not work for me. I like thrillers and I like paranormal books..this one just did not mesh that well AT ALL. I did end up finishing the book and she does wrap up things. I just didn't care for it and thus the four star instead of the five I almost gave this book.
I received an arc copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
She redeemed herself for me in this one. This woman can flipping write. I thought my husband was going to super glue my lips closed because I kept wanting to quote him passages from it. I also wanted to spam status updates to my friends on GR. Oh wait, I did do that some. Yes, I'm sneaking another one in.
Had to learn the unfairness of it all firsthand. You think the world comes down to basic math. One plue one. Life for a life. But apparently that don't add up in the US Justice system, no matter what the Bible says about eyes and teeth.
The book starts off with a young boys body being found. He has been chopped in two and his other half replaced with a half a deer.
From there the book focuses on several different characters. I thought this would bother me but I didn't care. I wanted more.
One theme that continues through this book is social media, I loved how that theme sorta blended in with the whole story without being overbearing.
Shakespeare would have it wrong these days. It's not the world that's the stage-it's social media, where you're trying to put on a show. The rest of your life is rehearsals, prepping in the wings to be fabulous online.
Now for what I didn't like..at about 87% I don't know what the hell happened. I almost stopped the book at that point. The whole paranormal angle? It did not work for me. I like thrillers and I like paranormal books..this one just did not mesh that well AT ALL. I did end up finishing the book and she does wrap up things. I just didn't care for it and thus the four star instead of the five I almost gave this book.
I received an arc copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
shellbell102186's review against another edition
5.0
I typically prefer to listen to non-fiction on audio, but this was SO good. Very disturbing and gruesome at times...the different narrators portraying each character made me feel like I was listening to a thriller movie. Kept me entertained for hours!
chelsea_jack's review
4.0
Broken Monsters is creepy and suspenseful and very contemporary. Some of it worked really well for me and some of it didn't but with caveats.
So the stuff that worked great:
I loved the distinction between the characters. They're all very distinct with individuals voices and concerns. I was never confused when the perspective changed, I had no problem keeping track of who was who and what they were doing in relation to everyone else. This is a very well organized novel, which is so important when you have a big cast to manage.
Now, I'm not sure I *loved* any of the characters, but I think that's because these characters are all very realistic and... well... I don't think I'd hang out with any of them? They're beautifully, wonderfully flawed the way that people really are, and I think that makes them very believable and easy to root for or against. I was entirely engaged with what was happening to these individuals, which is a testament to the quality of the writing. Normally I really need to connect and identify with at least one character in the story to really get into it, and instead, Broken Monsters gave me a cast of characters that I didn't love but that I was curious about.
Broken Monsters provides several perspectives of life as a serial killer preys on Detroit, and I quite enjoyed that - particularly having the killer's perspective. It was dark and twisted and watching as he touched lives beyond those he was taking was intriguing.
But even scarier than the killer was Layla, daughter of the detective hunting the killer, who was involved in... well... there's an online predator involved. As a parent? Holy crap, creepy. There are additional warnings about the Internet and the things today's teenagers need to be conscious of, and... man. *This* was easily the scariest part for me.
Unfortunately, what really didn't do it for me is the ending. I think if I sat down with the book and thought about it from "an English Major" perspective, I could unpack all kinds of meaning and so on. From a "I just want to enjoy reading this book" perspective? Things became too odd for me after I found myself so involved and frightened by what felt like real possibilities.
Bottom line:
I think Broken Monsters is a very well-conceived story with some incredibly scary things to say about modern life (and the state of affairs in Detroit!). Anyone with kids is going to be particularly frightened - consider yourself warned (and/or enticed if thrillers are your thing!)
4 stars
For fans of creepy stories, dangers of the Internet tales
Received via netgalley in exchange for an honest review
See this and other reviews at To Each Their Own Reviews.com
So the stuff that worked great:
I loved the distinction between the characters. They're all very distinct with individuals voices and concerns. I was never confused when the perspective changed, I had no problem keeping track of who was who and what they were doing in relation to everyone else. This is a very well organized novel, which is so important when you have a big cast to manage.
Now, I'm not sure I *loved* any of the characters, but I think that's because these characters are all very realistic and... well... I don't think I'd hang out with any of them? They're beautifully, wonderfully flawed the way that people really are, and I think that makes them very believable and easy to root for or against. I was entirely engaged with what was happening to these individuals, which is a testament to the quality of the writing. Normally I really need to connect and identify with at least one character in the story to really get into it, and instead, Broken Monsters gave me a cast of characters that I didn't love but that I was curious about.
Broken Monsters provides several perspectives of life as a serial killer preys on Detroit, and I quite enjoyed that - particularly having the killer's perspective. It was dark and twisted and watching as he touched lives beyond those he was taking was intriguing.
But even scarier than the killer was Layla, daughter of the detective hunting the killer, who was involved in... well... there's an online predator involved. As a parent? Holy crap, creepy. There are additional warnings about the Internet and the things today's teenagers need to be conscious of, and... man. *This* was easily the scariest part for me.
Unfortunately, what really didn't do it for me is the ending. I think if I sat down with the book and thought about it from "an English Major" perspective, I could unpack all kinds of meaning and so on. From a "I just want to enjoy reading this book" perspective? Things became too odd for me after I found myself so involved and frightened by what felt like real possibilities.
Bottom line:
I think Broken Monsters is a very well-conceived story with some incredibly scary things to say about modern life (and the state of affairs in Detroit!). Anyone with kids is going to be particularly frightened - consider yourself warned (and/or enticed if thrillers are your thing!)
4 stars
For fans of creepy stories, dangers of the Internet tales
Received via netgalley in exchange for an honest review
See this and other reviews at To Each Their Own Reviews.com