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A Monster Calls: Inspired by an Idea from Siobhan Dowd
A Monster Calls Inspired by an Idea from Siobhan Dowd
Author: Patrick Ness
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ISBN-13: 9781455822485
ISBN-10: 1455822485
Publication Date: 9/27/2011
Edition: Unabridged
Reading Level: Young Adult
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Candlewick on Brilliance Audio
Book Type: Audio CD
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dbo avatar reviewed A Monster Calls: Inspired by an Idea from Siobhan Dowd on + 74 more book reviews
While this book could be heavy at times, with some powerful emotional scenes, this was offset by the short length of the book, some amusing dialogues between Conor and The Monster, and the 5-star performance by the reader (Jason Isaacs).
Reader-girl avatar reviewed A Monster Calls: Inspired by an Idea from Siobhan Dowd on
I love Patrick Ness. That said, I wept through the entire last half of this book. I am still dealing with the loss of my husband and the kid in this books was smarter than me. At least he KNEW what he was thinking and why.
reviewed A Monster Calls: Inspired by an Idea from Siobhan Dowd on + 2 more book reviews
This is the first book I have ever had to put down because I couldn't see the pages for my tears. I lost my mother about 4 years ago and this book is more artful, truthful, and helpful than counseling and well-meaning acquaintances. I would recommend this book to young adults and older.
reviewed A Monster Calls: Inspired by an Idea from Siobhan Dowd on + 3152 more book reviews
I can't give a praising review for this like others, I didn't find it sad or in anyway worth tears, maybe that sounds 'hard' but I don't think a YA reader will understand the concept of the story