Pretty Monsters by Kelly Link

Pretty Monsters

Pretty Monsters #1-2

Kelly Link

416 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories young adult adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

Kelly Link has lit up adult literary publishing, and Viking is honored to publish her first YA story collection. Through the lens of Link's vivid imagination, nothing is what it seems, and everything deserves a second look. From the multiple award...

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Community Reviews Summary of 686 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
mysterious 76%
funny 38%
tense 38%
adventurous 30%
reflective 30%
emotional 15%
challenging 7%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 27%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 22% | N/A: 11%

Strong character development?

N/A: 33% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 22% | N/A: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | N/A: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 44% | Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.84

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