A review by growintogardens
A Monster Calls by Siobhan Dowd, Patrick Ness

dark emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

One of the saddest books I've read, but important and wonderfully done. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, Grief, and Death of parent

Moderate: Violence, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Abandonment

Minor: Vomit and Injury/Injury detail