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Oh wow. This came across my desk in a pile of other books and I put it to the side. The dark cover, the description on the back . . . just didn't add up to "gotta read this now". Then someone mentioned I really should give it a look. So I did. I cracked the cover on the train and . . .didn't want to put the dang thing down when I got to my stop.
It's gripping, powerful, evocative. It pierced straight through to my heart more than once. It's not an easy book, or a particularly happy book. But it' ...more
It's gripping, powerful, evocative. It pierced straight through to my heart more than once. It's not an easy book, or a particularly happy book. But it' ...more
Utter brilliance. Overwhelming. Fantastic. What grief. What a beautiful yet disturbing book. Really enjoyed.
Sucker punched.
That's right.
I took one in the gut for Patrick Ness.
But, oh, was it worth it.
I haven't cried (more like bawled, wailed, and thrashed about) since Where the Red Fern Grows in fourth grade.
Anything that is written about this beautifully orchestrated piece of art would put A Monster Calls to shame, so I'll be brief.
A Monster Calls is about hope when there really isn't any reason for it, letting go when you simply can't, and about loving someone so much that you call a monster to help ...more
That's right.
I took one in the gut for Patrick Ness.
But, oh, was it worth it.
I haven't cried (more like bawled, wailed, and thrashed about) since Where the Red Fern Grows in fourth grade.
Anything that is written about this beautifully orchestrated piece of art would put A Monster Calls to shame, so I'll be brief.
A Monster Calls is about hope when there really isn't any reason for it, letting go when you simply can't, and about loving someone so much that you call a monster to help ...more
When the monster shows up one night Conor isn't really afraid. He's seen worse every night in his dreams ever since his mother got sick. But this monster is different. It wants to tell him stories and eventually it wants Conor to tell his own story. One that Conor really doesn't want to tell.
This is a great book. It's terribly sad but uplifting and hopeful at the same time. ...more
This is a great book. It's terribly sad but uplifting and hopeful at the same time. ...more
I can't believe how AMAZING this book is!! Everyone must read this. If you like to listen to your books, please do. This audiobook is FANTASTIC. Rush out now and get it!!!!!!!!
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There was weeping. Almost as good of a deathbed scene as Little Women .
Unique and amazing. Ness does an exceptional job of describing Conor confronting his fears. The illustrations add depth to the monster. I loved the storytelling within the story. Newbery frontrunner.
What a beautifully sad story. You instantly want to turn to the front, reread and pay closer attention. There's so much there.
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Dec 12, 2011
Heather
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