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Summary: WHOAAAA!!
Review: I must say, this is one of the greatest novels I have read in terms of keeping my undivided attention. I must also say, as an author myself, I found it hard on two different ocassions to concentrate on my OWN book signings, because I had picked this book up off the shelves to browse through it while I waited to get started, but once I began reading this novel, I was completely and utterly engrossed. This book was really great, and should speak volumes to young people about making great considerations of who they surround themselves with...the statement is, you are who you hang around with. And, much like the statement the "prosecutor" made in the book...if he had been hanging around "priests and boyscouts" he wouldn't have found himself in that situation. Unfortunately, in Steve Harmon's environment, there didn't seem to be an abundance of such people--which also begs for us, the adult population to assume a much greater role and responsibilty in taking time with our youth. How many lessons are within this story for the youth and adults...too many to count.I found myself constantly vexed that I couldn't determine whether this was based on fact or fiction, and I must say, I am still a bit troubled that it seemed so real, but is listed as fiction...nevertheless, one thing is clear, whether fact or fiction, there is some real life "monster" out there who is in need of our care and concern. Let's make sure we take much better care of our kids. Let's make our "monsters" become mature, productive young men.
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Summary: Monster the Movie??
Review: Steve Harmon is on trial for a crime he didn't commit, facing a minimum of 25 years (21 and 9 months) in jail if convicted. It's an impressive screenplay in itself - the way that this book was written adds numerous dimensions to the story. You are first introduced to Steve through his journal, his only outlet in his prison life. Later the whole story is revealed when Steve starts his screenplay and it continues in third person with occasional breaks back into Steve's journal. Though a rather simple story, it makes you sit back and think. Steve's life is never the same after his "experience" - everyone looks at him as a monster, especially his own family. Honestly, it made me think twice before I judged an accused person. "Monster" is a quick read and worth your time. Hope you like it!
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Summary: Wonderful!
Review: The screenplay format was really unique. I could just see the movie in my head. I think the ending was realistic too -- if I were a juror I wouldn't have been convinced Steve was innocent, but I would have found "reasonable doubt". He was a ghetto child with a future -- and luckily he still is.
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Summary: ok
Review: Monster is the story of Steve, who's been accused of helping rob and killing a store owner. Steve insist he's just was at the wrong place at the wrong time. The book was wrote mostly in play form and also journal entries of Steve. The story takes place mostly in a court room. I hoping Steve would come out innocent the whole book.
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Summary: Native Son Takes On The New Millennium
Review: While reading this award-winning, terrifically written work of absolute ART, I couldn't help but notice the lose similarity to Richard Wright's Native Son. Fans of this book should definitely read "Native Son" and the other way around. Steve is on trial for murder. Being called a "monster" and the worst part is, even HE isn't sure that he's not a monster. The way the book is written, taking place during the event, might sound like a bad way to write a book. In this case, it works. The flashbacks don't feel like flashbacks, as they are written separately from the trial. And the writing is superb. Alternating from a play script to Steve's diary entries keeps the reader fascinated, and makes the book very unique. While I see nothing really offensive in this one, most kids under twelve won't understand the depth of the writing, and the serious nature of the book. I don't think there is really a specific age group for which this is written, though. If you're over twelve, I think you'll find this quite interesting.
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Summary: A Meaningful and powerful read
Review: Steve Harmon. A kid of only sixteen years old, only two years older than me. Already his life seems already gone. He is in jail and on trial for murder, if he gets scentenced he will stay a lifetime in jail (20 years). This book makes you thankful. It opens your eyes to a situation that is so real that you feel yourself hurt by every fear Steve feels. "They didn't allow kids in the visiting area, which was funny. It was funny because if I wasn't locked up, I wouldn't be allowed to come into the visiting room." pg.156.
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Summary: Good, not great.
Review: Yeah, I picked it out because I have always been interested in racism novels, but this book made the kid seem like a wimp. Sure, for it's time period, the book excells beyond belief. Yet something was missing. I liked the way that Myers used a different type of format. Yet if I was on trial for murder, I wouldn't be writing a screenplay! Like I said, good, but not great.
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Summary: I think I found a book sophomores will appreciate.
Review: MONSTER is extremely fascinating; I read it within a few hours the first time and an hour or two the second. I plan to assign this novel in my English II classes because it is easy to read, interesting, filled with ideas which they will write about, and inexpensive. My students will be able to relate to the main character with no problem! I can hardly wait!
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Summary: ???????
Review: I personally thought this was a pretty good book. All the way through, it was interesting and kept me stuck to it. It tells about how Steve Harmon, a teenager from Harlem, is falsely accused of being involved in the murder of a store-owner. I thought it was and interesting point of view, and that's what helped make the book. The events that happened in the court were recorded by Steve in the form of a movie. It also had parts that told what Steve was thinking. I thought it was a good book that is worth reading, if nothing else, for the point of view it gives you as a kid trying to grow up in Harlem.
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Summary: Monster By Walter Dean Myers
Review: This book had a lot of great characters such as Bobo,King,and Steve. The title gives you an idea of what the book might be about but once youu read it,you will not have the same perspective as before.This book takes a pretty short time to read but its full of meaning.If you want a good reed i would suggest this book for anyone 12 or older. The way that Walter Dean Myers wrote this book is genius, The way it is set just like a script with journal entries by Steve.A great book to read in your spare time because this book is actually quite short
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