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Monsters of men

Patrick Ness (2010)

SubgenreYA Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages608 (Doorstopper (600+))
Setting
CSM age14
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Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageModerate

Trigger warnings

WarViolenceDeathMass DeathGraphic ViolencePolitical ViolenceGriefMental Manipulation

Positive tags

Found FamilyHigh AngstSurvivalHopeful Ending

Hero archetypes

Reluctant HeroSoldier / Marine

Heroine archetypes

Strong HeroineReluctant Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersMorally Gray Protagonist

Tropes

WarMorally Gray ProtagonistReluctant HeroFound FamilyPolitical IntrigueRebellionQuestComing of Age

Themes

War and Its ConsequencesMorality in ConflictChoice and Free WillPeace vs JusticeComing of AgeSacrificePower and CorruptionHope in Darkness

Synopsis

As a world-ending war surges to life around them, Todd and Viola face monstrous decisions, questioning all they have ever known as they try to step back from the darkness and find the best way to achieve peace.

Tags

DystopianScience FantasyWar StoryCharacter-Driven