The Monk (Dover Thrift Editions)
by Matthew Gregory Lewis
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Author: Matthew Gregory LewisEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-12-12
ISBN: 0486432149
Number of pages: 320
Publisher: Dover Publications
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Book Review: An oldie but goodie
Summary: 5 Stars
We sometimes think that only good horror stories can be written today because folks in earlier times didn't have the ability to convey terror adequately. This book dispells that notion completely. Although it was written more than 200 years ago, in many ways it appears contemporary.
The plot is a bit convoluted, but it certainly moves along at a fast pace. Although there is not much character development, and it's difficult at times to sepatate the Dons, things such as that can be ignored by reading on into the story. Also, there is a lot of unnecessary dialogue, which seems common for the time, but skimming parts can be helpful, and the reader won't miss anything important.
While the book has definite sexual overtones, the mores of the time in which it was written kept the author from being more graphic in his details. That doesn't detract from the tale, because he does give enough detail to let the reader know what is happening. There are quite a group of characters, and following along can get somewhat confusing.
The scenes are well set, and there is an overwhelming feeling of terror and evil permeating the entire book. This book throws in everything but the kitchen sink! Some of the scenes, even with the writing constraints of the time, are truly frightening, and the many different appearances of Lucifer can bedazzle the reader, as they did the title character.
In the end goodness prevails (mostly) and the evildoers receive their just punishment, so think of this as a semi-modern morality play. Open the book, buckle on your seat belt, and go along for a thrilling ride!
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