A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness

A Monster Calls

Patrick Ness

3 hours, 59 minutes • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult dark emotional sad fast-paced

Description

NOW A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An unflinching, darkly funny, and deeply moving story of a boy, his seriously ill mother, and an unexpected monstrous visitor.At seven minutes past midnight, thirteen-year-old Conor wakes to find a monster outsi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 29,181 reviews

Moods

emotional 93%
sad 87%
dark 51%
reflective 48%
challenging 21%
hopeful 17%
mysterious 17%
tense 15%
inspiring 14%
adventurous 11%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 36%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.43

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