Review: Not What I Expected
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 08 1, 2013
This novel had great potential, but it didn't deliver as I had hoped. Perhaps it's my preconceived notions of the monsters that are represented in this novel, but I expected them to be... different.  Stronger, more assertive, and sure of themselves.  But, in truth, they're just the opposite.  Full of hatred and malice towards one another, the lot was more skittish and scared to move forward and act, content to hide away for the rest of their lives.  Their constant bickering, while I believe an attempt at humor, didn't adhere them to my heart any, either.  Instead, I found myself annoyed by their antics and lack of confidence.  I understand that they've been in hiding for a very long time, but these character's inability to stand up for themselves throughout a majority of the novel made it hard for me to enjoy, especially as some whined constantly, which is not how I expect a monster to act in the least.Overall, this novel was the opposite of what I was expecting, though the premise was great.  I think those going in without any preconceived notions will enjoy this novel, if they know that the monsters we've learned about him English class aren't necessarily the ones portrayed in this novel.(Please Note: I use the rating system of Goodreads, which is different from Amazon.  My overall personal review is that this novel was "okay.")