The Different Kinds Of Monsters
Seth Chambers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
4.33
· 3 ratings · 313 pages · Published: 12 Aug 2017
Dylan Armitage lived his life in the shadow of an ancient predator. While growing up, his family moved around the country continually, keeping one step ahead. For a long time, he doesn't understand the true nature of this monster, but he eventually learns of the bizarre connection his family bloodline has with this beast from the distant past. But this isn't the only monster in Dylan's life.
His father always told him, "There are different kinds of men in this world." As it turns out, there are also different kinds of monsters. In order to protect those he loves, Dylan must confront all the monsters, but the worst is the one that dwells within his own heart.
This bold and powerful novel takes an unflinching look at some of the more disturbing aspects of the human condition. It has received numerous four-out-of-four star reviews from Online Book Club reviewers but, due to graphic and controversial content, reader discretion is advised.
Excerpt:
The vein in his forehead settled, and he stared out the window for a long time before speaking again.
"There are different kinds of men in this world, Dylan. Some are nice all around. Men like you. Nice to everyone they meet, and God bless you for it. Seems the Armitage temper skipped right over you."
"What do you know about the kind of man I am?"
He was off in his own world, and didn't seem to hear.
"Other men are just plain mean any way you slice it. Mean to their family, mean to everyone they meet. You've met a few like that. That bastard in Montana I got into it with."
"I remember."
"Others are goody-goody to the outside world but bring their ugly home. Save it up for the wife, the kiddies, the dog. Nobody believes that such a man could be a monster, but he is. Fact is, he's the worst kind, because he's a monster in hiding, a damn hypocrite."
Ice water ran through my veins. I shuddered, but he was still far away, swimming in old memories.
From Online Book Club review by Sci-Fi Kingdom:
I absolutely loved this novel, and at 4 out of 4 stars, I would highly recommend it for fans of science fiction that are not easily offended by bad language and graphic content. With its fast pace and complex, intriguing themes, this refreshingly unique story constantly held my attention. It was very well written, and I enjoyed the author’s honesty and willingness to discuss controversial topics such as self-mutilation and child molestation, not in an effort to shock the reader, but to show the harsh truth of reality:
From Online Book Club review by KWCBooks:
When was the last time that you finished a book and your heart was pounding in your chest and you had to remind yourself to breathe? I don’t remember when my last time was, but I know when it happened to me most recently – it was when I came to the end of The Different Kinds of Monsters. To call this book a “page-turner” is labeling it lightly.
From Online Book Club review by ANappingCat:
Where do I start with this book? I had ambivalent feelings throughout the whole novel. I thought that it will be an easy book -with some blood and profanity- for those odd 20 to 30 minutes before bed, where there is no point starting something, but there is still time for some reading. I was so wrong and right at the same time. The planned 10-15 pages turned to 50 pages so quickly I did not even notice it.
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