A Monster Calls

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by Patrick Ness

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Answered Questions (83)

This book sounds great and i want it, but yesterday i have seen that its for 12-17 years old, and im 25...can a 25 years old guy really enjoy in this book? help! :)

Neil I'm 40, have just read it and it destroyed me. No age limits on something this perfect.…moreI'm 40, have just read it and it destroyed me. No age limits on something this perfect.(less)

Is this book a comic?

Sandy It is not a comic or graphic novel. It's a novel with illustrations.…moreIt is not a comic or graphic novel. It's a novel with illustrations.(less)

Why do Monster always come at 12:07?

This answer contains spoilers… (view spoiler)

Do you guys think that the main character is suffering from psychosis or that there are actual supernatural events occurring?

Brittany Just because it is all in your head, doesn't mean it isn't real.…moreJust because it is all in your head, doesn't mean it isn't real.(less)

Is this really scary or just right scary?

Chene It's not actually scary at all.
…moreIt's not actually scary at all.
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Unanswered Questions (4)

What does the monster mean when he warns Conor, “There are worse things than being invisible” ?

Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesh?

is najma there?

How do the illustrations in the paperback compare to the hardcover? Are they the same, or does one have more/different illustrations from the other?

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