A Taste for Monsters by Matthew J. Kirby

A Taste for Monsters

Matthew J. Kirby

352 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction mystery young adult dark mysterious fast-paced
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Description

London 1888, and Jack the Ripper is terrorizing the people of the city. Evelyn, a young woman disfigured by her dangerous work in a matchstick factory with nowhere to go, does not know what to make of her new position as a maid to the Elephant Man...

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Community Reviews Summary of 391 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 81%
emotional 63%
hopeful 45%
tense 45%
sad 36%
adventurous 18%
inspiring 18%
challenging 9%
informative 9%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 15%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.86

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