The Monstrumologist (The Monstrumologist, #1)
by Rick Yancey
The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey holds a well received rating of 3.89 out of 5, based on 12.5K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 434 pages.
About The Monstrumologist
These are the secrets I have kept. This is the trust I never betrayed. But he is dead now and has been for more than forty years, the one who gave me his trust, the one for whom I kept these secrets. The one who saved me . . . and the one who cursed me.So starts the diary of Will Henry, orphaned assistant to Dr. Pellinore Warthorpe, a man with a most unusual specialty: monstrumology, the study of monsters. In his time with the doctor, Will has met many a mysterious late-night visitor, and seen things he never imagined were real. But when a grave robber comes calling in the middle of the night with a gruesome find, he brings with him their most deadly case yet.A gothic tour de force that explores the darkest heart of man and monster and asks the question: When does man become the very thing he hunts?
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Rick Yancey |
| Published | 2009 |
| Pages | 434 |
| Genres | Horror, Young Adult, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.89 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,547 |
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What genre is The Monstrumologist?
The Monstrumologist is categorized as Horror, Young Adult, Fantasy, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Monstrumologist worth reading?
Based on 12.5K reader ratings, The Monstrumologist has an average score of 3.89 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Monstrumologist?
The Monstrumologist has 434 pages.
Who wrote The Monstrumologist?
The Monstrumologist was written by Rick Yancey. It was first published in 2009.
What is the ISBN for The Monstrumologist?
The ISBN-13 for The Monstrumologist is 9781416984480.0.
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