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Mr. Monster

Dan Wells
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Mr. Monster

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2010

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Dan Wells

Mr. Monster

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Clayton, Utah • Contemporary

Publication Year

2010

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Mr. Monster by Dan Wells follows a young person named John Cleaver, who struggles with his homicidal tendencies while trying to track down a dangerous killer in his town. As John fights to control his darker urges, he balances uncovering the truth about the murderer with adhering to a moral code he creates for himself.

Dark

Mysterious

Unnerving

Suspenseful

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.3

15,907 ratings

80%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Mr. Monster by Dan Wells continues the chilling journey of John Cleaver, deftly blending horror with psychological depth. Positive reviews praise its intense suspense and character development, though some criticize the graphic content as overly disturbing. The narrative's balance of dark humor and tension is highlighted as a strong point.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Mr. Monster?

Readers who relish dark psychological thrillers like Dexter by Jeff Lindsay will enjoy Mr. Monster by Dan Wells. This novel captivates those intrigued by the macabre psychology of a teenage sociopath fighting his own murderous urges in a chilling, suspenseful narrative. Ideal for fans of intense character studies and moral dilemmas.

4.3

15,907 ratings

80%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Clayton, Utah • Contemporary

Publication Year

2010

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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