23 January 2015

Book 8: A Monster Calls, Patrick Ness


Yes, I admit, I did read this in one afternoon/evening, but in addition to being a YA title, it's also more of a novella than a novel, so it's not too surprising. I've been meaning to check it out for a while, and happened to see it on the shelf in the library the other week, so grabbed it while I had the chance. I have to say, it was excellent. Compelling and affecting and with fabulous illustrations. They really add something - I won't go so far as to say they make the book, but they certainly take the story to a whole other level than the already excellent text does. Yes, it's dark and serious, but don't let that stop you.

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