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5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply the best horror-adventure writer of our time., September 13, 2011
This review is from: The Isle of Blood (Monstrumologist) (Hardcover)
Forget the "Young Adult" categorization; Rick Yancey's Monstrumologist series is one of the masterpieces of the genre, and should appeal to anyone who loves great storytelling of any sort. Thrilling plot, endearing characters, and quite simply *gorgeous* prose that outshines not only anything being published in YA, but most novels, period. When writing combines fun, edge-of-your-seat storytelling with deep insights into human nature and lush prose that sometimes borders on poetry, the effect is simply breathtaking. I'm not going to make a "So and so meets so and so" author comparison, because Yancey populates his own league, and often the authors people compare Yancey to are inferior. If you've gotten this far (this is the third installment in a series, though each story is self-contained), you know what I'm talking about. If somehow you came across this book before The Monstrumologist, I actually envy you. Start there, and thank me later. For those already familiar with the series looking to see if they should pick this one up as well...frankly I doubt anyone like that exists, because you probably had this on pre-order months ago. But yes, Rick is in top form. Get excited for the UPS truck to arrive (or click that download button, post haste).
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another incredible book in the series (note: don't read with the lights out!), September 15, 2011
This review is from: The Isle of Blood (Monstrumologist) (Hardcover)
I was so sad when I read that Isle of Blood was going to be the last in Rick Yancey's bone chillingly awesome Monstrumologist series. Turns out that the series didn't do as well as the publisher hoped, so after three books, they're calling it quites. I really hate to see such a unique, well-constructed and downright scary series end this way. Not only does it seem like there is so much more life left in Will Henry's story, but the story ends on a mild cliffhanger than hints at there being something more. However, after fan outcry -the publisher agreed to a fourth monstromologist book -so Will Henry lives! Isle of Blood, just like the other Monstrumologist novels, begins with the frame of Yancey editing a collection of folios written by the real Will Henry about his adventures. But this time, fingers go even further, as our tenacious narrator digs deeper into Will Henry's life and tries to figure out exactly who he was. As part of the investigation, he dives back into more of Will Henry's folios. This time, the folios tell the story of Will Henry being left behind as the eccentric Monstrumologist goes off to hunt the "Holy Grail" of Monstrumology. When Akwright returns, claiming that Will Henry's mentor is dead, Will Henry is thrown into an exciting new adventure that will take him to the Isle of Blood and beyond. If you've read the other Monstrumologist books, Isle of Blood is another satisfying entry into the series. Filled with edge-of-your-seat action, spine-chilling horror and great characters, Isle of Blood is a satisfying book, even though fans are left wanting more. As for those who haven't read the previous novels, you'd be really lost if you started out here, so I'd recommend starting with The Monstrumologist. Trust, with all the exciting horror and incredibly well-written action and characters, these books are absolutely worth your time.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Different Sort of Creepy, November 26, 2011
This review is from: The Isle of Blood (Monstrumologist) (Hardcover)
It cheers me greatly that Simon and Schuster have come to their senses and that we call now all look forward to a fourth volume. ============== That said, let's talk about "The Isle of Blood'. I thought Yancy made some dramatic and sweeping changes with this book. Gone is the child-William Henry and his perspective. In this book William Henry is more of a person who initiates actions, instead of just reacts to the events as they unfold. We also get more details of Pellinore's life before he lost James, and became a guardian. Even the nature of the horror involved is different. It is no longer the simple gruesome action of "The Monstrumologist". Instead we are offered material with more philosophical depth. I enjoyed this book and I enjoyed the points that Yancy was making. I will say though that this book creeps somewhat out of what I might consider normal 'YA' territory with it's mature take on the nature of universe. Very well written. Yancy has converted me to a lifelong fan. Pam T~ mom/#kidlit blogger
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