54 pages • 1 hour read
Walter Dean MyersMonster
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1999A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Walter Dean Myers' Monster offers a compelling, multi-perspective narrative about a young man's trial for murder. Readers laud its innovative screenplay format and deep, emotional impact, making it engaging and thought-provoking. Some critique its complex structure and disturbing themes. Overall, it's praised for its introspective look at identity and justice.
Who Should Read Monster?
Readers who would enjoy Monster by Walter Dean Myers are typically teens and young adults interested in legal dramas and social justice themes. Similar to The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas and Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson, this book appeals to those who appreciate powerful, thought-provoking narratives and diverse perspectives.
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Reading Age
14-18yearsLexile Level
670L