A pretty
interesting title, don’t you agree? At least if you are intrigued by monsters,
dark creatures and peculiar scientists in 1888. I was thrilled since the moment
I read the synopsis and the book itself hooked me for good.
Are you
ready for a tour in the monstrumology’s world?
These are
the secrets I have kept. This is the trust I never betrayed. But he is dead now
and has been for more than forty years, the one who gave me his trust, the one
for whom I kept these secrets. The one who saved me . . . and the one who
cursed me.
Well, don’t
tell me this isn’t breathtaking! These are Will Henry’s worlds, our MC, and he
is in a big-big trouble. The Monstrumologist is the first book in this series,
and three more books follow the story of this young man’s story we’re about to
learn.
When an old
man dies in 2007 in a flat somewhere in US, a man finds some diaries where a well-guarded
secret is revealed. “I am William James Henry and I was born in the year of our
Lord eighteen-hundred and seventy-six!” Those are his last words and then his
story begins.
When Will’s parents
died in a fire, Dr. Pellinore Warthorpe took him home as an assistant. But
Pellinore is not a simple doctor, he studies monstrumology, the study of
monsters and nothing is easy.
In this
first book they are after a dangerous kind of monster and catching them seems
to be more difficult than they expected. The story is fast-paced, interesting
and Rick Yancey’s words traveled me back in another time, making me crave for
more. Dr. Pellinore is a magnificent character and along with Will’s innocence they
are a great combination.
If you are
okay, with some disgusting descriptions about a monster’s autopsy, and you don’t
mind some blood, then this book is the right match for you.
You’ll find
yourself wondering about the creatures that lurk in the shadows, about the
mystery that hides in plain sight and you will wonder: How
much do we know the world we live in?
So, what do
you think? Are you ready to explore a monstrumologist’s world?
Oh I don't think this is for me, but I do love the premise and the quotes you shared. I thought of the TV show Fringe but without all the futuristic sci-fi conspiracy stuff. Great review, Athina. I'm a little stalled on the writing...too many real world thoughts are stalking me right now. Ack! I hope you're flying.
ReplyDeleteYes, I knew this wasn't for you. hehe.
DeleteIt was a great book though.
My writing is a little better, but it's hard to reach 50K. We will see.
And I hope you're swimming, Robyn. :)
Talk to you soon.
I've seen others recommend The Monstrumologist before, but had no idea it was a series! I'll have to remember to check this book out sometime. As a lifelong horror fan, I definitely don't mind a little blood, heh.
ReplyDeleteOh, please, remember this book. Since you are horror fan you'll enjoy it. :)
DeleteHave you read The Shining by King? I plan to.
Nope, haven't read it. I've never felt compelled to pick up any of his books, to be honest... (I know, I'm weird, heh.)
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