Amazon. co. uk: Patrick Ness, Siobhan Dowd, Jim Kay: 9. Books. Review. There's no denying it: this is one profoundly sad story. But it's also wise, darkly funny and brave, told in spare sentences, punctuated with fantastic images and stirring silences. Past his sorrow, fright and rage, Conor ultimately lands in a place - an imperfect one, of course - where healing can begin. A MONSTER CALLS is a gift from a generous story- teller and a potent piece of art.- -The New York Times. A nuanced tale that draws on elements of classic horror stories to delve into the terrifying terrain of loss. Ness brilliantly captures Conor's horrifying emotional ride as his mother's inevitable death approaches. In an ideal pairing of text and illustration, the novel is liberally laced with Kay's evocatively textured pen- and- ink artwork, which surrounds the text, softly caressing it in quiet moments and in others rushing toward the viewer with a nightmarish intensity. A poignant tribute to the life and talent of Siobhan Dowd and an astonishing exploration of fear.- -Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Profoundly moving, expertly crafted tale.. Kays artwork keeps the pace, gnawing at the edges of the pages with thundercloud shadows and keeping the monster just barely, terribly seeable.- -Booklist (starred review)A masterpiece about life and loss that will stay with the reader long after the final page is turned.- -Library Media Connection (starred review). This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. The result trembles with life.. In theaters December 2016. A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness, 9780763655594, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. Hardback; English; By (author).
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