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by Jon Skovron
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R-r-read
R-r-read rated it 11 years ago
The unbelievable amount of creativity in this book is impressive. Every magical creature or myth you could possibly imagine is given a twist and added to the cast of "Man Made Boy". The mashup on Medusa is, by far, my favorite of all the characters. Known as "The Diva", Medusa horrifies and entices ...
You're never too busy to read
You're never too busy to read rated it 11 years ago
Difficult to define, even more difficult to describe. Skovron's canvas is epic in imagination and scope. He doesn't pick with the little stuff, choosing instead the big big everythings - themes, mythic resonances, characters, story, romance and family. It's got it all. Boy is such a good boy. Even w...
BruceGargoyle
BruceGargoyle rated it 11 years ago
Read it if: * you’re a sucker for a good YA/sci fi/modern mythology/coming-of-age/paranormal romance crossover novel * you’ve ever had stitches (or indeed bolts) in a prominent place, and felt that this may have inhibited your ability to blend seamlessly into polite society * you are, or have ev...
BruceGargoyle
BruceGargoyle rated it 11 years ago
Full review at: http://thebookshelfgargoyle.wordpress.com/2013/10/20/arc-read-it-if-review-man-made-boy/I received an ARC print copy of this book from the publishers in return for an honest review.It's actually a 3.5 from me, and even as I type this, I feel I might be being a little bit harsh. Quic...
Bookish Things & More
Bookish Things & More rated it 11 years ago
I adored this book. I'm a huge fan of Frankenstein, and to see that this was a book about the child of the Monster and the Bride, I just had to read it. Boy is your typical teenage boy. He has a crush, and wants to prove himself worthy of her attention. He also doesn't want to end up like his fathe...
Scott Reads It!
Scott Reads It! rated it 12 years ago
Check out Scott Reads It! for reviews, giveaways, & more! Man Made Boy is a mishmash of so many genres; it's a paranormal novel mixed with mythology, cyberpunk, fantasy, romance, and coming of age elements. I know it's a lot of genres and some readers might worry that Man Made Boy would be c...
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