3 out of 4 stars
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Dylan Armitage is a man that has been fascinated with dinosaurs since the age of six, when he first saw the skeleton of a dinosaur at the museum. His love for these prehistoric beasts fuelled his imagination, which proved to be a good companion with a life lived on the road. His parents moved around a lot, sometimes packing up in the middle of the night to go on a new adventure. His adventures included its own monsters in every possible form, but he always felt a special connection with the allosaurus skeleton. Until he learns from his father that he isn’t the only Armitage with a bond with those ancient bones. We also meet First, an allosaurus, and have the privilege to learn of her thoughts and feelings. From hatchling to death, she learns, adapts and becomes a force to be reckoned with. Monsters from the past and monsters from the present. In a strange twist of fate, they meet for the ultimate showdown.
What I liked most about this book was how descriptive it was. The author has an amazing ability with words that pulled me into each scene. All my senses were fired up on every single page. I enjoyed reading about the thoughts and feelings of a prehistoric beast and how their lives were based solely on survival. I found the story gripping and interesting from start to finish. The characters were well described with full personalities. I also found use of the worst monsters in this book well thought out.
There were quite a few errors, but they didn’t distract from the flow of the story at all. In fact, I was privileged to a sneak peek of the author’s thought process while writing.
I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars. The plot was well planned, and the chapters follow well on each other. I enjoyed the shorter chapters and jumping between the present, past and prehistoric past of the allosaurus, as it bound the characters together. The more sensitive scenes were written with a unique grace and I respect the author for it even more.
I would recommend this book to any reader who has ever had a bit of wonder for dinosaurs. This book is not only insightful, but creative and imaginative as well. Even if a reader has no interest in the prehistoric part of this book, “The Different Kinds of Monsters” by Seth Chambers is worth a read.
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The Different Kinds Of Monsters
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