A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness

A Monster Calls

Patrick Ness with Siobhan Dowd (Contributor)

fiction fantasy young adult dark emotional sad fast-paced

237 pages | first published 2011

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The bestselling novel about love, loss and hope from the twice Carnegie Medal-winning Patrick Ness. Conor has the same dream every night, ever since his mother first fell ill, ever since she started the treatments that don't quite seem to be worki...
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Summary of 27077 reviews

Moods

emotional 93%
sad 87%
dark 51%
reflective 49%
challenging 22%
mysterious 18%
hopeful 17%
tense 16%
inspiring 14%
adventurous 11%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 36%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | N/A: 14% | 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

4.44

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