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The Monster Variations
by Daniel Kraus
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Thank you to Cemetery Dance for providing a review copy.
The Monster Variations is a book about growing up and losing your innocence. It is suffused with nostalgia and longing. When you hear Cemetery Dance, you think of horror, but I wouldn't say this book quite qualifies. What horror is present is quiet; the silent horror of growing up, realizing your parents are human too, and of course, the mystery surrounding who is hitting kids with a truck. It's a beautiful, literary meditation on growing up. 4 stars
The Monster Variations is a book about growing up and losing your innocence. It is suffused with nostalgia and longing. When you hear Cemetery Dance, you think of horror, but I wouldn't say this book quite qualifies. What horror is present is quiet; the silent horror of growing up, realizing your parents are human too, and of course, the mystery surrounding who is hitting kids with a truck. It's a beautiful, literary meditation on growing up. 4 stars