The Monsters We Deserve
The Monsters We Deserve by Marcus Sedgwick, published by Bloomsbury USA on September 6, 2018, is a 240-page work that explores the intersection of reality and imagination. Set against the backdrop of the Villa Diodati in 1816, the narrative delves into the origins of horror as classic ghost stories are recounted and new tales are conceived. The story reflects on the creation of monsters, particularly through the lens of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, prompting readers to consider the relationship between authors and their creations.
In this novel, readers will encounter a blend of fiction, horror, and supernatural elements as the plot unfolds in a remote mountain house in the French Alps. The author grapples with the themes of creativity and perception, questioning whether monsters remain confined to the pages of literature or if they can transcend into the real world. This thought-provoking narrative invites exploration of the creative act of reading and writing, celebrating the legacy of horror literature while engaging with the complexities of human imagination.
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‘Do monsters always stay in the book where they were born? Are they content to live out their lives on paper, and never step foot into the real world?’
The Villa Diodati, on the shore of Lake Geneva, 1816: the Year without Summer. As Byron, Polidori, and Mr and Mrs Shelley shelter from the unexpected weather, old ghost stories are read and new ghost stories imagined. Born by the twin brains of the Shelleys is Frankenstein, one of the most influential tales of horror of all time.
In a remote mountain house, high in the French Alps, an author broods on Shelley’s creation. Reality and perception merge, fuelled by poisoned thoughts. Humankind makes monsters; but who really creates who? This is a book about reason, the imagination, and the creative act of reading and writing. Marcus Sedgwick’s ghostly, menacing novel celebrates the legacy of Mary Shelley’s literary debut in its bicentenary year.
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