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Modern Monsters Vs Modern Monster

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While a lot of rape books take the angle of victim blaming, this one takes the angle of how quick we are to jump to a suspect based on a small amount of information. Vic is only a suspect because his name is the only one Callie remembers. She knows he didn't do it, but the police, along with everyone else, grill her for any name, whether or not it's correct. It shows how willing we are to rush such a horrible crime, just because we want it to be over. Of course Vic didn't do it, so he, Callie, and her best friend Autumn resolve to find out who did.

One of the things I loved about this book was the mystery aspect. Sadly, I knew who had done it as soon as it had happened - it didn't really diminish the story for me, and a lot of you probably …show more content…

The characters in this story are absolutely perfect, not only for the tone of the book, but the overall themes as well. Autumn has got to be one of the best friends anyone could have. She's fiercely protective of Callie and will go to the ends of the Earth for her. Her characterization perfectly complements Vic's, especially since they are basically the two main characters of the story. It might be about what is happening to Callie and Vic, but Autumn is the one there for it all. I also have to applaud York on the parallels between Autumn/Callie and Vic/Brett friendships. He would do anything for Brett, just as Autumn would for Callie. But whereas Callie will do the same for Autumn no matter what, whereas Brett is a nightmare.York's characters make this book, no doubt about it. I adored Vic and felt for him from beginning to end. I've never read a book like this, not from the point of view of the victim or someone close to them, but from the point of view of the person wrongly accused. It's unique. It's especially hard when that someone is Vic, so nice and truly good, but quiet and shy, a little unsociable, unable to stand up for himself. It's powerful. Added to Vic is Autumn, who is all sorts of awesome. As Callie, the rape victim's, best friend, she's ready and able to kick ass but is also willing to take a step back and see …show more content…

It certainly adds another layer to Modern Monsters, ensuring the story is that much more tragic and compelling, but I can't help but wonder at the chances. That's not to say it isn't as well done as the rest of the story, because it really is. But it has just enough unbelievability to it that it doesn't resonate with me as much. There was enough drama in the story as is, and I really don't think it added anything to Vic's character when he wanted to go searching for his long lost

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