Review of Monster

[Kshitija Sonawane]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Monster" by nikki reiter.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Have you ever been depressed? It is to be noted that I am not talking about depression as an emotion but depression as a disease. I am specifically talking about clinical depression. Right now, I am clinically depressed. I have to say, I never thought I would see myself in a character as much as I saw myself in Mandy.

The book does not mess around. It wants to make sure that we know how dark the story is going to be. It starts with Twelve, a captive naked on the cold cement floor. Her hands and legs are tied. Her eyes are duct taped. She makes it clear that her captor has destroyed her life. The story then delves into how Twelve was kidnapped. From there, readers get to know about Mandy in more detail.

Mandy is a young woman who is a video game developer and a workaholic. With her hard work, she bought a comfortable house in a safe community. She is proud of her achievements at such a young age. The community is close-knit and very secure. However, what happens when such a bright girl is kidnapped from this supposed safe haven? What does she face? Does she ever escape? Does she ever overcome her trauma? Or does she become another victim of Stockholm Syndrome? Or worse, is she killed? If you are intrigued, don’t hesitate to pick up a copy of Monster, written by nikki reiter.

The book is dark, and the author makes sure to show that through the use of profanities. There are also a lot of trigger warnings of rape, suicidal thoughts, homicide, dehumanisation of women, misogyny, drugging, and so on. However, it is to be made clear that the author does not justify any of this, nor does she condone such behaviour. However, people like Monster exist, and the author merely showed their rationale behind doing such acts, going into intricate details.

I had thought that reading the same thing with the view of two people would be exhausting. However, they both viewed things so differently that I ended up enjoying it. I also liked how his name was not shared throughout the book, as we slowly associate Monster with those who have wronged us in our lives. Monster can be seen in every pedophile, rapist, molester and all those people who think that they have a right over other people’s bodies. Throughout the book, Monster processes and analyzed every event differently than how other people would process those events.

The book contained a few errors, but other than that, I found nothing negative in it. I thoroughly enjoyed it, which is why I give it a high ranking of five out of five stars.

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[Bethel Saint Bright]

Being held captive for a long time can lead to many mental conditions, including depression. I think the book started on a rather scary note. However, I guess the author wanted to paint a picture of the devastating effect of the book's subject.

[Gerry Steen]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Monster" by nikki reiter.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Have you ever been depressed? It is to be noted that I am not talking about depression as an emotion but depression as a disease. I am specifically talking about clinical depression. Right now, I am clinically depressed. I have to say, I never thought I would see myself in a character as much as I saw myself in Mandy.

The book does not mess around. It wants to make sure that we know how dark the story is going to be. It starts with Twelve, a captive naked on the cold cement floor. Her hands and legs are tied. Her eyes are duct taped. She makes it clear that her captor has destroyed her life. The story then delves into how Twelve was kidnapped. From there, readers get to know about Mandy in more detail.

Mandy is a young woman who is a video game developer and a workaholic. With her hard work, she bought a comfortable house in a safe community. She is proud of her achievements at such a young age. The community is close-knit and very secure. However, what happens when such a bright girl is kidnapped from this supposed safe haven? What does she face? Does she ever escape? Does she ever overcome her trauma? Or does she become another victim of Stockholm Syndrome? Or worse, is she killed? If you are intrigued, don’t hesitate to pick up a copy of Monster, written by nikki reiter.

The book is dark, and the author makes sure to show that through the use of profanities. There are also a lot of trigger warnings of rape, suicidal thoughts, homicide, dehumanisation of women, misogyny, drugging, and so on. However, it is to be made clear that the author does not justify any of this, nor does she condone such behaviour. However, people like Monster exist, and the author merely showed their rationale behind doing such acts, going into intricate details.

I had thought that reading the same thing with the view of two people would be exhausting. However, they both viewed things so differently that I ended up enjoying it. I also liked how his name was not shared throughout the book, as we slowly associate Monster with those who have wronged us in our lives. Monster can be seen in every pedophile, rapist, molester and all those people who think that they have a right over other people’s bodies. Throughout the book, Monster processes and analyzed every event differently than how other people would process those events.

The book contained a few errors, but other than that, I found nothing negative in it. I thoroughly enjoyed it, which is why I give it a high ranking of five out of five stars.

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I am intrigued by your review of this book. My father suffered a long-lasting depression when I was a little boy. I have been depressed for relatively short periods of time in the first 30 years of my life. I don't think I suffered from clinical depression though. This book will give me the opportunity to get into the minds of people who have suffered clinical depression. Thank you for this informative and well-written review. I am sure I will have a greater understanding of depression once I've read this book.

[Priya Murugesan]

Yes. I am really intrigued and want to know what happened to Mandy. A very interesting review by you and I am waiting to read this book.

[Kshitija Sonawane]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Monster" by nikki reiter.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Have you ever been depressed? It is to be noted that I am not talking about depression as an emotion but depression as a disease. I am specifically talking about clinical depression. Right now, I am clinically depressed. I have to say, I never thought I would see myself in a character as much as I saw myself in Mandy.

The book does not mess around. It wants to make sure that we know how dark the story is going to be. It starts with Twelve, a captive naked on the cold cement floor. Her hands and legs are tied. Her eyes are duct taped. She makes it clear that her captor has destroyed her life. The story then delves into how Twelve was kidnapped. From there, readers get to know about Mandy in more detail.

Mandy is a young woman who is a video game developer and a workaholic. With her hard work, she bought a comfortable house in a safe community. She is proud of her achievements at such a young age. The community is close-knit and very secure. However, what happens when such a bright girl is kidnapped from this supposed safe haven? What does she face? Does she ever escape? Does she ever overcome her trauma? Or does she become another victim of Stockholm Syndrome? Or worse, is she killed? If you are intrigued, don’t hesitate to pick up a copy of Monster, written by nikki reiter.

The book is dark, and the author makes sure to show that through the use of profanities. There are also a lot of trigger warnings of rape, suicidal thoughts, homicide, dehumanisation of women, misogyny, drugging, and so on. However, it is to be made clear that the author does not justify any of this, nor does she condone such behaviour. However, people like Monster exist, and the author merely showed their rationale behind doing such acts, going into intricate details.

I had thought that reading the same thing with the view of two people would be exhausting. However, they both viewed things so differently that I ended up enjoying it. I also liked how his name was not shared throughout the book, as we slowly associate Monster with those who have wronged us in our lives. Monster can be seen in every pedophile, rapist, molester and all those people who think that they have a right over other people’s bodies. Throughout the book, Monster processes and analyzed every event differently than how other people would process those events.

The book contained a few errors, but other than that, I found nothing negative in it. I thoroughly enjoyed it, which is why I give it a high ranking of five out of five stars.

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I am intrigued by your review of this book. My father suffered a long-lasting depression when I was a little boy. I have been depressed for relatively short periods of time in the first 30 years of my life. I don't think I suffered from clinical depression though. This book will give me the opportunity to get into the minds of people who have suffered clinical depression. Thank you for this informative and well-written review. I am sure I will have a greater understanding of depression once I've read this book.

Lmao I am so sorry, the book is not about depression but yes, the character is depressed and the book is majorly about her journey with it too, not the therapies and all, but the changing therapists and all.

[Alissa Nesson]

Wow, that sounds like a really dark and intense book! I can’t imagine being kidnapped and treated like that. I think it sounds interesting to read the same scenes from two different points of view. Thanks for an interesting and informative review!

[Chinedu Umeobika]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Monster" by nikki reiter.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Have you ever been depressed? It is to be noted that I am not talking about depression as an emotion but depression as a disease. I am specifically talking about clinical depression. Right now, I am clinically depressed. I have to say, I never thought I would see myself in a character as much as I saw myself in Mandy.

The book does not mess around. It wants to make sure that we know how dark the story is going to be. It starts with Twelve, a captive naked on the cold cement floor. Her hands and legs are tied. Her eyes are duct taped. She makes it clear that her captor has destroyed her life. The story then delves into how Twelve was kidnapped. From there, readers get to know about Mandy in more detail.

Mandy is a young woman who is a video game developer and a workaholic. With her hard work, she bought a comfortable house in a safe community. She is proud of her achievements at such a young age. The community is close-knit and very secure. However, what happens when such a bright girl is kidnapped from this supposed safe haven? What does she face? Does she ever escape? Does she ever overcome her trauma? Or does she become another victim of Stockholm Syndrome? Or worse, is she killed? If you are intrigued, don’t hesitate to pick up a copy of Monster, written by nikki reiter.

The book is dark, and the author makes sure to show that through the use of profanities. There are also a lot of trigger warnings of rape, suicidal thoughts, homicide, dehumanisation of women, misogyny, drugging, and so on. However, it is to be made clear that the author does not justify any of this, nor does she condone such behaviour. However, people like Monster exist, and the author merely showed their rationale behind doing such acts, going into intricate details.

I had thought that reading the same thing with the view of two people would be exhausting. However, they both viewed things so differently that I ended up enjoying it. I also liked how his name was not shared throughout the book, as we slowly associate Monster with those who have wronged us in our lives. Monster can be seen in every pedophile, rapist, molester and all those people who think that they have a right over other people’s bodies. Throughout the book, Monster processes and analyzed every event differently than how other people would process those events.

The book contained a few errors, but other than that, I found nothing negative in it. I thoroughly enjoyed it, which is why I give it a high ranking of five out of five stars.

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Wow! This must be some dark book! I really enjoy books that use literary language to the fullest to tell their stories, and based on your review, this might be one of them. I’m also super creeped out by the book, and I want to know Mandy's fate. I like dual perspectives, so I shouldn’t find it annoying. Amazing review, by the way! My must-read shelf is growing so quickly that I might need to pick up my pace.

[Adrian Bouknight]

Kshitija! Thank you for sharing this review! I was a bit triggered just reading through it. Depression is a very complicated topic, with many factors behind it. It sounds like the author really went to great lengths to open the topic up, with respect to monstrous acts that people may commit.

Interesting review! Thank you for sharing! And I also wish you the best with your own experiences having seen yourself in Mandy. I'm glad that we have you in the book club! I look forward to continuing to learn from you and hearing more of your insights!

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Monster" by nikki reiter.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Have you ever been depressed? It is to be noted that I am not talking about depression as an emotion but depression as a disease. I am specifically talking about clinical depression. Right now, I am clinically depressed. I have to say, I never thought I would see myself in a character as much as I saw myself in Mandy.

The book does not mess around. It wants to make sure that we know how dark the story is going to be. It starts with Twelve, a captive naked on the cold cement floor. Her hands and legs are tied. Her eyes are duct taped. She makes it clear that her captor has destroyed her life. The story then delves into how Twelve was kidnapped. From there, readers get to know about Mandy in more detail.

Mandy is a young woman who is a video game developer and a workaholic. With her hard work, she bought a comfortable house in a safe community. She is proud of her achievements at such a young age. The community is close-knit and very secure. However, what happens when such a bright girl is kidnapped from this supposed safe haven? What does she face? Does she ever escape? Does she ever overcome her trauma? Or does she become another victim of Stockholm Syndrome? Or worse, is she killed? If you are intrigued, don’t hesitate to pick up a copy of Monster, written by nikki reiter.

The book is dark, and the author makes sure to show that through the use of profanities. There are also a lot of trigger warnings of rape, suicidal thoughts, homicide, dehumanisation of women, misogyny, drugging, and so on. However, it is to be made clear that the author does not justify any of this, nor does she condone such behaviour. However, people like Monster exist, and the author merely showed their rationale behind doing such acts, going into intricate details.

I had thought that reading the same thing with the view of two people would be exhausting. However, they both viewed things so differently that I ended up enjoying it. I also liked how his name was not shared throughout the book, as we slowly associate Monster with those who have wronged us in our lives. Monster can be seen in every pedophile, rapist, molester and all those people who think that they have a right over other people’s bodies. Throughout the book, Monster processes and analyzed every event differently than how other people would process those events.

The book contained a few errors, but other than that, I found nothing negative in it. I thoroughly enjoyed it, which is why I give it a high ranking of five out of five stars.

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[Shirley Ann Riddern Labzentis]

Great review! I was diagnosed as clinically depressed about twenty years ago, but I am fine now. Monster is a very dark book, and I don't know if I want to go there again. I thoroughly enjoyed your review, though.

[Anaïs Quesson]

Wow, Monster seems like a really dark book. Although I was never diagnosed, I suspect I do suffer from depressive episodes here and there. I want to know what happens to Twelve, if she will rescued, and how her life will cross Mandy's. I'm hoping to read this book soon!

[ZCReviews]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Monster" by nikki reiter.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Have you ever been depressed? It is to be noted that I am not talking about depression as an emotion but depression as a disease. I am specifically talking about clinical depression. Right now, I am clinically depressed. I have to say, I never thought I would see myself in a character as much as I saw myself in Mandy.

The book does not mess around. It wants to make sure that we know how dark the story is going to be. It starts with Twelve, a captive naked on the cold cement floor. Her hands and legs are tied. Her eyes are duct taped. She makes it clear that her captor has destroyed her life. The story then delves into how Twelve was kidnapped. From there, readers get to know about Mandy in more detail.

Mandy is a young woman who is a video game developer and a workaholic. With her hard work, she bought a comfortable house in a safe community. She is proud of her achievements at such a young age. The community is close-knit and very secure. However, what happens when such a bright girl is kidnapped from this supposed safe haven? What does she face? Does she ever escape? Does she ever overcome her trauma? Or does she become another victim of Stockholm Syndrome? Or worse, is she killed? If you are intrigued, don’t hesitate to pick up a copy of Monster, written by nikki reiter.

The book is dark, and the author makes sure to show that through the use of profanities. There are also a lot of trigger warnings of rape, suicidal thoughts, homicide, dehumanisation of women, misogyny, drugging, and so on. However, it is to be made clear that the author does not justify any of this, nor does she condone such behaviour. However, people like Monster exist, and the author merely showed their rationale behind doing such acts, going into intricate details.

I had thought that reading the same thing with the view of two people would be exhausting. However, they both viewed things so differently that I ended up enjoying it. I also liked how his name was not shared throughout the book, as we slowly associate Monster with those who have wronged us in our lives. Monster can be seen in every pedophile, rapist, molester and all those people who think that they have a right over other people’s bodies. Throughout the book, Monster processes and analyzed every event differently than how other people would process those events.

The book contained a few errors, but other than that, I found nothing negative in it. I thoroughly enjoyed it, which is why I give it a high ranking of five out of five stars.

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Your review made the book sound really interesting. I appreciated how you described the plot and dissected the themes. However, I would be infuriated to read the perspective of the Monster, so I probably won’t read this book. Probably because I'm a bit worn out from reading books with violent, depressing, or generally dark content. Reading things like this starts to weigh on you after a while. Thanks for your review!

[Sarah Vinchu]

You did a great job reviewing this suspenseful novel. I feel terrible for the little protagonist since she is forced through such a cruel abusive situation. The novel’s focus is on dark themes of control and survival, which bring to light the battle between a person's humanity and the brutal efforts of a twisted mind to destroy it. This war between her willpower and the relentless abuse is gripping, making me want to find out how it all ends. Great review!

[NetMassimo]

This novel is really dark, digging into some of the worst sides of humans and the most difficult situation a human fan be forced to face. It seems well developed but I need to be in the right state of mind to read it. Regardless, thank you for your great review and best of luck for your own path out of depression!

[Qwerty Writes]

I'm concerned about reading about TWELVE and her MONSTER. I certainly wouldn't have the heart to read such a book. It's a terrifying awful experience that no one should go through. You're very brave for sharing a piece of yourself and I hope you keep doing that. It was a masterpiece that I read. Keep on writing well!

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Monster" by nikki reiter.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Have you ever been depressed? It is to be noted that I am not talking about depression as an emotion but depression as a disease. I am specifically talking about clinical depression. Right now, I am clinically depressed. I have to say, I never thought I would see myself in a character as much as I saw myself in Mandy.

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