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A review by kamrynharned
Monster by Walter Dean Myers
dark
informative
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was such an unexpected delight. I listened to this on audiobook, and while the formatting of the book was really suited to audio format, I (someone who is usually not picky about narrators) really did not enjoy a few of the voice actors. They sounded like they were reading straight from a script, and sadly that did pull me out of the moment. Despite this, I think this book was a solid 4 stars. I was shocked to see that this is considered a YA book rated for 12 years old and up - there are several mentions of and references to SA. Definitely not kid-friendly material. I really appreciated the frank and non-preachy dialogue on the treatment of black people in the judicial system, and also thought the development of Steve was very well done. The screenplay formatting really helped it stand out - I always enjoy books that try something different. Creativity gets so many points in my book!