Review of Making Monsters

Chinelo Ani · Post by **Chinelo Ani** » 04 Mar 2022, 13:35

Beautiful review. Your sincere description of the book tells us what to expect while carefully avoiding any spoilers too. Thanks for informing us about the somewhat grotesque themes of the book, but about the probability of Africans being on the defensive, I highly disagree with you. Most of what is described is reality so there is no use denying it. I am African and I can relate.

Post by **Sanju Lali** » 04 Mar 2022, 13:35

An amazing supernatural story book
"Making Monsters" by AJ Parnell & Chuck Duncan, which follows a young boy, Vander Masozi, who finds a reprieve in supernatural force after having a difficult life.

Mildred Echesa · Post by **Mildred Echesa** » 04 Mar 2022, 13:38

Vander struggles with taking care of his parents at such an early age. I also love that the book is set in Africa. The storyline is interesting but I will however not be reading it

Amiczy Heaven · Post by **Amiczy Heaven** » 04 Mar 2022, 13:41

Vander’s life must be a real struggle. I can’t even imagine how he coped with living a scary life because of his parents and still seeing scary things.

Deeksha Ojha · Post by **Deeksha Ojha** » 04 Mar 2022, 13:43

This seems like a coming-of-age adventurous story of a boy which also highlights real life issues of women. I am definitely picking it up tonight. Thank you for the informative review.

Maroy Gloria Ailly · Post by **Maroy Gloria Ailly** » 04 Mar 2022, 13:47

A boy who comes from an abusive home, struggling with super natural powers and trying to understand himself and what to do with the powers... Excellent combination. I can already say that this book is enjoyable. Thank you for the review.

AvidBibliophile · Post by **AvidBibliophile** » 04 Mar 2022, 13:51

With racism, domestic abuse, alcoholism, and impoverished living conditions, this little boy was clearly up against a lot. I can see how a supernatural gift might offer a child a much-needed perspective of hope in such trying times. Thank you for your analysis of such a multilayered book.

Cici Stride · Post by **Cici Stride** » 04 Mar 2022, 13:57

I don't think this is a book for me. Thank you for your review. I read the sample, and it seemed well written. Thank you for giving additional info on the plot.

Patty Allread · Post by **Patty Allread** » 04 Mar 2022, 14:00

I'm intrigued by your comment that the reader is faced with "rationalizing the evil in a person with the good that can be found in them." It sounds like you understand this book. Thanks for the excellent review!

Michelle Menezes · Post by **Michelle Menezes** » 04 Mar 2022, 14:01

This comes across as a thought-provoking read, but I'm going to have to skip it due to the violence and abuse Vander experiences. I don't think I'd be able to handle it. Thank you for the honest review!

Claire Zondo · Post by **Claire Zondo** » 04 Mar 2022, 14:05

This book's subject may be a little too grim for me, so I'll pass. However, I am confident that many other readers will find it intriguing. Thank you for the review!!

Guda Lydia · Post by **Guda Lydia** » 04 Mar 2022, 14:10

I love a good mystery book, though this may be a bit too dark for me. Vander has a lot on his plate despite his tender age and the supernatural only add to his plate. Must be an intriguing story. Congratulations on the BOTD.

Seraphia Bunny Sparks · Post by **Seraphia Bunny Sparks** » 04 Mar 2022, 14:11

This book's cover piques my interest, but the blurb puts me on the fence. I'm still curious about this book, but a bit less so. I think that I'll still read a few pages and see if this book pulls me in before I make a final judgment call. Thanks for the interesting review.

Post by **ikechukwuamarachi+55** » 04 Mar 2022, 14:14

Speechless! I'm not a fan of reading scary books but at the same time, I could imagine the ordeals of the young boy trying to survive and feed his family. Nice review.