Like Lovecraft for today's YA crowd.
very much enjoyed this book! The author's writing style and the words he uses very much reminded me of some of H.P Lovecraft's writings. In other places the gruesome descriptions made me think of someone like Clive Barker or Stephen King.
I have to say at reading the description of the book I was figuring it was another attempt to jump on the Hogwart's Train but I couldn't have been more gladly wrong! There's not much lightheartedness to be found here. This isn't a fantasy world with magical beasts, think more along the lines of cryptozoology and legends. You don't realize it much while reading but the monsters aren't seen much. This, in my opinion, is the best way to build suspense and horror by not over exposing the beasties.
While a lot of YA offerings could be read by an eager, younger child I would not recommend it here unless they really enjoy monsters and a bit of gore here and there. Some sections were definitely getting an "ew!" or "ow!" from me while reading them.
The tale seems to drift from the main story once or twice but everything has it's place and the slow burn that builds is well worth the payoff. I'm looking forward to learning more about the characters.
very much enjoyed this book! The author's writing style and the words he uses very much reminded me of some of H.P Lovecraft's writings. In other places the gruesome descriptions made me think of someone like Clive Barker or Stephen King.
I have to say at reading the description of the book I was figuring it was another attempt to jump on the Hogwart's Train but I couldn't have been more gladly wrong! There's not much lightheartedness to be found here. This isn't a fantasy world with magical beasts, think more along the lines of cryptozoology and legends. You don't realize it much while reading but the monsters aren't seen much. This, in my opinion, is the best way to build suspense and horror by not over exposing the beasties.
While a lot of YA offerings could be read by an eager, younger child I would not recommend it here unless they really enjoy monsters and a bit of gore here and there. Some sections were definitely getting an "ew!" or "ow!" from me while reading them.
The tale seems to drift from the main story once or twice but everything has it's place and the slow burn that builds is well worth the payoff. I'm looking forward to learning more about the characters.
Reviewed by LadyJay for TeensReadToo.com
Young Will Henry is apprentice to Dr. Pellinore Warthrop, a doctor of a different kind of science.
Dr. Warthrop, a monstrumologist, hunts and studies creatures that are the stuff of nightmares. He has spent his entire life documenting and dissecting an array of bizarre creatures, and now his knowledge will be put to the test.
A nest of gruesome monsters, the Anthropophagi, is wreaking havoc on the sleepy town of New Jerusalem. These horrific beasts feed on human flesh and will stop at nothing to find and kill fresh victims.
With the help of Will Henry, Dr. Warthrop must stop the Anthropophagi before the entire population of New Jerusalem is destroyed.
Rick Yancy has created an exceptional horror/mystery/thriller/paranormal young adult novel. The storyline is extremely engaging - I was hooked at page one! I was very impressed with his use of vocabulary and dialogue.
I will say that this novel is definitely not for the faint of heart. Some of his scenes are very graphic, and his imagery can be intense at times. This would be an excellent Halloween read! I am hoping for more Monstrumology stories to come!
Young Will Henry is apprentice to Dr. Pellinore Warthrop, a doctor of a different kind of science.
Dr. Warthrop, a monstrumologist, hunts and studies creatures that are the stuff of nightmares. He has spent his entire life documenting and dissecting an array of bizarre creatures, and now his knowledge will be put to the test.
A nest of gruesome monsters, the Anthropophagi, is wreaking havoc on the sleepy town of New Jerusalem. These horrific beasts feed on human flesh and will stop at nothing to find and kill fresh victims.
With the help of Will Henry, Dr. Warthrop must stop the Anthropophagi before the entire population of New Jerusalem is destroyed.
Rick Yancy has created an exceptional horror/mystery/thriller/paranormal young adult novel. The storyline is extremely engaging - I was hooked at page one! I was very impressed with his use of vocabulary and dialogue.
I will say that this novel is definitely not for the faint of heart. Some of his scenes are very graphic, and his imagery can be intense at times. This would be an excellent Halloween read! I am hoping for more Monstrumology stories to come!
