Summary Of The Different Kinds Of Monsters By Seth Chambers

Put simply, The Different Kinds of Monsters by Seth Chambers is a story clearly meant to expose readers to the different forms of monstrosity that have always existed in our world, beginning in the era of the dinosaurs and ending (at least in terms of this novel) with the current state of humanity. On the surface, this novel merely tells the story of the Armitage family and their relationship to a prehistoric dinosaur, Emily (or “First,” if you prefer). The story is told both from the point of view of Dylan Armitage and from that of the dinosaur herself, a relationship that begins with the blood of Dylan’s ancestors soaking the bones of the “sleeping” dinosaur. Enraged, the dinosaur, now awake, seeks vengeance on the Armitage family, beginning with Tom Armitage and moving on to his son, Dylan, before finally going after Dylan’s daughter, Maddy. However, at the same time, the narrative exposes readers not only to external monsters such as vengeful dinosaurs and undeniably terrible people, but also to the monsters that live within the human psyche, and, potentially, within all of us.
While this story is sure to be devoured by older audiences who enjoy a careful mix of dinosaurs, a little bit of history, science fiction, and fantasy, it must be noted that this book should not be read by younger audiences, especially children, and/or people who might become triggered by mentions of blood, violence, or some of the many forms of abuse, including physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and child