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A Monster Calls
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A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness is a book like no other and one that I'll never forget.
My first rating in January on this book was 4 stars. I couldn't figure out why, I just didn't love the story. I re-read it this past weekend and I've revised my review.
*This review may contain spoilers for those who haven't read the book...
I was very angry, then sad, then had mixed emotions in between. My main issue when I first read it was that I wanted more of an ending, or perhaps more before the ending. Maybe I wanted a different outcome because I was so hopeful for Conor. I don't know, but after reading it again, without a doubt, I know I just can't handle the truth. As a mom, my worst nightmare. With that said, I've pondered over it and feel this book deserves 5 stars.
It's a book I'd still recommend to anyone and I'm very much looking forward to seeing the movie.
The illustrations by Jim Kay make the book feel so real. This is a book I want to keep forever.
5**** to one powerful story.
Watched the movie and loved it, but not as much as the book...
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness is a book like no other and one that I'll never forget.
My first rating in January on this book was 4 stars. I couldn't figure out why, I just didn't love the story. I re-read it this past weekend and I've revised my review.
*This review may contain spoilers for those who haven't read the book...
I was very angry, then sad, then had mixed emotions in between. My main issue when I first read it was that I wanted more of an ending, or perhaps more before the ending. Maybe I wanted a different outcome because I was so hopeful for Conor. I don't know, but after reading it again, without a doubt, I know I just can't handle the truth. As a mom, my worst nightmare. With that said, I've pondered over it and feel this book deserves 5 stars.
It's a book I'd still recommend to anyone and I'm very much looking forward to seeing the movie.
The illustrations by Jim Kay make the book feel so real. This is a book I want to keep forever.
5**** to one powerful story.
Watched the movie and loved it, but not as much as the book...
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Quotes Mischenko Liked
“There is not always a good guy. Nor is there always a bad one. Most people are somewhere in between.”
― A Monster Calls
― A Monster Calls
“And if one day,' she said, really crying now, 'you look back and you feel bad for being so angry, if you feel bad for being so angry at me that you couldn't even speak to me, then you have to know, Conor, you have to that is was okay. It was okay. That I knew. I know, okay? I know everything you need to tell me without you having to say it out loud.”
― A Monster Calls
― A Monster Calls
“You do not write your life with words...You write it with actions. What you think is not important. It is only important what you do.”
― A Monster Calls
― A Monster Calls
“Because I'm not blind to how Harry works, you know," she said. "A bully with charisma and top marks is still a bully." She sighed, annoyed. "He'll probably end up Prime Minister one day. God help us all.”
― A Monster Calls
― A Monster Calls
Reading Progress
December 12, 2016
– Shelved
(Paperback Edition)
December 12, 2016
– Shelved as:
to-read
(Paperback Edition)
January 7, 2017
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Started Reading
January 7, 2017
– Shelved
January 11, 2017
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Finished Reading
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Jasmine, I really don't know. It really could be that it was a little emotional for me. Or, maybe more of an ending, not so abrupt? I enjoyed the book and was glad to have read it. I may even read it again in the future.
Mischenko wrote: "Jasmine, I really don't know. It really could be that it was a little emotional for me. Or, maybe more of an ending, not so abrupt? I enjoyed the book and was glad to have read it. I may even read ..."Haha, I see. It's indeed a bit rushed in the end (I was so absorbed in the fourth tale and suddenly, everything happened so quickly and didn't realize the story had ended... :'( ) but still, I'm so happy you enjoyed reading this after all! :DD Definitely need to reread it later and maybe you'll feel differently then. ^^
Great review Mischenko.
Great review Mischenko! I loved this one too!
Thanks, Karen. Watching the movie this week. Have you seen it yet?
Kudos to you for reading it again! Enjoyed the review!
Great review! I loved this book too.
Thanks, Karen. I'm so glad. Thanks for commenting. :)
Great review. I wanted to see the film but im not great with film that make me cry lol. But after reading your review im going to add it to my tbr thank you x
Thanks, Dash Fan. It's incredibly sad. I'll always remember it. :)
Mischenko wrote: "Thanks, Dash Fan. It's incredibly sad. I'll always remember it. :)"Thats why i have been put off reading it. Im not great with books especially when it involves death and children.
Me neither. I ended up reading this twice. The first time I had a really hard time with it, but the second time I was able to view it a little differently. It was difficult though. I hope eventually you get to it. :)
Mischenko wrote: "Me neither. I ended up reading this twice. The first time I had a really hard time with it, but the second time I was able to view it a little differently. It was difficult though. I hope eventuall..."I can see why you would have a hard time reading it. But i am glad you managed to read it again. Sometimes you need too go back. Ypu can miss things too.
Have you seen the film?
I picked it up this morning, but haven't watched it yet. :) Will let you know. ♡
Mischenko wrote: "I picked it up this morning, but haven't watched it yet. :) Will let you know. ♡"Wow is it out allready? Might have to go get that. Me too ill let you know. X
Watched the movie and loved it, but not as much as the book. ♡
I loved this book! You described it well. It evokes all types of emotions out of you.
Thaanks, Ginger. It surely does. This is one I'll never forget. ;)
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So glad you liked it Mischenko! I still need to see the movie.
I loved this book too! I didn't know they were making a movie...exciting! :)
Thanks, Veronica! I hope you see it soon. It was good with a few subtle changes. Thanks for commenting. :)
Yes, it's actually out on DVD! :)
TANISHA wrote: "loved the review mischenko"Thank you, Tanisha. 💚 I appreciate that!
So glad you liked it! Awesome review, as always!😊
Lia Bonnibel wrote: "So glad you liked it! Awesome review, as always!😊"Thank you, Lia! 😉💙
By the way, what kind of ending or epilogue do you want it to be if the story were different? :O