Review of Making Monsters

Simon Evans · Post by **Simon Evans** » 05 Mar 2022, 06:11

Ellie Mitchell wrote: ↑30 Jul 2021, 08:52 This sounds like a dark, gritty tale, which highlights various social issues. This, along with the slow reveal of characters and their connections to one-another, gives me the impression that I would enjoy reading this book. Thank you for such an in depth review.

What i may seem to fetch about this tale is Vander ability and how he relate things with his family, very interesting indeed congrats..

Post by **Alice Fu** » 05 Mar 2022, 11:49

I am incredibly invested in reading this book. Based on what you have mentioned in this review, I believe this book sounds like a similar more mature version of the Percy Jackson series, the very set of books that got me interested in reading from a young age. I really appreciate you for writing this review and I will begin reading this book immediately!

Adelle v · Post by **Adelle v** » 07 Mar 2022, 09:18

This book sounds dark and filled with evil. The horror of abuse, violence and racism are all to real. Thanks for a great informative review.

Chinedu Nwakaji · Post by **Chinedu Nwakaji** » 09 Mar 2022, 04:51

I'm not sure of being a fan of this kind of novel. However, your review tempts me further to read it. I will give it a try. Thanks again.

amysreviews · Post by **amysreviews** » 20 Mar 2022, 10:35

AJ Parnell - Making Monsters: Dark Origins

4 Stars

Grand Read

What a grandly dark story in Making Monsters: Dark Origins by AJ Parnell. This is the first book of this author that I've read. I enjoyed this dark story, and the wonderous creatures within. Yes, unfortunately the creature is a supernatural serial killer, so part person, part monster, and he's leaving a path of kills from England to South Africa. This book has a lot of twists and turns, and corruption, and you never know what's going to happen next. The story was troubling, but in a way that it tells a detailed story. The story brings in the believable, even if almost impossible. This author is a great storyteller. The story brings the reader on a grand journey. I hope to read more books by this author. Making Monsters: Dark Origins is a definite recommendation by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews.

Umesh Bhatt · Post by **Umesh Bhatt** » 30 Dec 2023, 20:41

A nice review evoking a lot of interest in me for going to read this book. Probably the author has tried to show the realities of the world through the eyes of the young boy.
Thanks.

Amit Kumar Sharma 1 · Post by **Amit Kumar Sharma 1** » 16 Jun 2024, 13:09

"Making Monsters: Dark Origins" is a book by AJ Parnell and Chuck Duncan that follows the life of Vander Masozi, a young boy living in a crumbling shanty in Cape Town. The book explores themes of domestic violence, abuse, gender bias, racism, and corruption in South African law enforcement agencies. Despite its disturbing content, it is recommended for rational minds due to its intrigue, suspense, mystery, and thrill.

Umesh Bhatt · Post by **Umesh Bhatt** » 21 Aug 2024, 07:01

Very exhaustive and detailed review of the book. It is surprising that the author of the book has taken up so many social issues including poverty through the long story narrated.
A good review. I enjoyed going through it.