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Monster

Monster

DramaLiterary Fiction
Pages
320
Published
2009
Language
English

Synopsis

Sixteen-year-old Steve Harmon is on trial for murder, and he's documenting everything. Through his film script, he captures the harsh realities of prison and the tense courtroom drama. Steve grapples with his identity and the choices that led him to this moment, questioning how he got here.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkTenseReflectiveThought-Provoking
Coming of AgeUnreliable Narrator

Genres

Drama Literary Fiction Young Adult Legal Thriller

About the author

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Walter Dean Myers

Walter Dean Myers was a celebrated author whose work often explored the experiences of young people. He is known for his contributions to educational literature, including the Prentice Hall Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes series.

Characters

Steve HarmonProtagonist
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