54 pages 1 hour read

Walter Dean Myers

Monster

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1999

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Reviews & Readership

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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 this

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.

Recommended

Reading Age

14-18years

Lexile Level

670L

Book Details

Genre
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Education
Realistic Fiction
Themes
Identity: Race
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice
Society: Community
Topics
Race / Racism
Education