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Broken Monsters

Lauren Beukes
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Broken Monsters

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015

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Lauren Beukes

Broken Monsters

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

441

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Detroit, Michigan • 2010s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Broken Monsters by Lauren Beukes, readers follow Detective Gabriella Versado as she investigates a series of gruesome murders in Detroit. The narrative weaves together multiple perspectives, exploring themes of art, ambition, and duality in a gritty, urban setting.

Reviews & Readership

3.7

24,975 ratings

58%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Lauren Beukes’ Broken Monsters is lauded for its inventive narrative blending crime thriller and supernatural horror, creating an atmospheric and gripping experience. Critics praise its compelling characters and social commentary. However, some find the plot convoluted and its many intertwined storylines challenging to follow. Overall, it's an ambitious and unique novel that may polarize readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Broken Monsters?

Readers who enjoy The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson or The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson will be captivated by Lauren Beukes' Broken Monsters. This novel will appeal to those who appreciate a blend of gritty crime, supernatural elements, and psychological depth. Ideal for fans of dark, genre-bending thrillers.

3.7

24,975 ratings

58%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

441

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Detroit, Michigan • 2010s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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