![]() ![]() Since key points aren’t as clear, this unfortunately can’t function as an alternative or as an entry point to the novel instead, consider this a solid supplement that uses textual variations and compelling art to add layers of discussion-worthy complexity. Adaptor Sims’ poetic revisions take some license with the text, some of which work better than others, but the underlying rhythm of the narrative remains. The main conflict of Walter Dean Myers book, Monster, is about a teen accused of murder trying to clear his name in both the legal and social settings. ![]() Likewise, scene transitions and various framing techniques mirror the cinematic intent of the novel’s initial style and give readers a chance to consider the kind of film that may have emerged from the draft Steve writes during the trial. ![]() Illustrator Anyabwile’s grayscale panels skillfully convey the intensity and stark emotion of Myers’ evocative prose, most notably in the use of close-ups to render the deeply personal nature of the story. The groundbreaking story of Steve Harmon, a teen grappling with his sense of self while on trial for murder, survives the translation process surprisingly well, especially given the loss of the novel’s memorable storytelling format, with its combination of handwritten journal and movie script. Walter Dean Myers’ award-winning classic Monster (BCCB 5/99) gets the graphic novel treatment here, with an adaptation that is likely to please fans of the original. ![]()
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