Judul: A Monster Calls
Penulis: Patrick Ness
Tanggal Terbit: March 2013
Penerbit: Candlewick Press
Halaman:206
Bahasa: English
ISBN: 9780763660659
At seven minutes past midnight, thirteen-year-old Conor wakes to find a monster outside his bedroom window. But it isn't the monster Conor's been expecting-- he's been expecting the one from his nightmare, the nightmare he's had nearly every night since his mother started her treatments. The monster in his backyard is different. It's ancient. And wild. And it wants something from Conor. Something terrible and dangerous. It wants the truth.
I really like the cover and illustrations inside, everything is black and white and have this eerie feeling-pictures. The papers are smooth like a photography book so it's kinda heavy. Typography is easy on the eyes so it's a plus. But the book's size is rather odd, it didn't fit in my bookshelves T.T
The characters are...well quite interesting and frustrating at the same time. Because our main character is in his developing age, so sometimes his idea and actions are reckless and stupid. The story itself has this feeling-like walking in a fog? it's unclear and I have to read the paragraphs a few times to get into it-to understand.
The idea is very fresh and maybe will help in dealing with loss and letting go of something. To help us forgive ourselves and others. It's a wonderful journey and very insightful book. Love it!
wow, sehati beneran *plak balik
ReplyDeletegimana, udh selesai baca a monster calls?
indeed it's one of the best book i've read th..err last year! lol