Beowolf and the Monsters

by Margaret Berrill

Genres: Classics, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Poetry

Paperback

First published January 1, 1987

Reviews

[Jacob · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beowolf was the first story ever told. before paper and ink, stories such as Beowolf were only recited by storytellers known as bards. They would tell the story of Beowolf to warriors to give them strength before a battle. it's the story about a warrior named, guess who, Beowolf and his rise to fame as the one who killed the monster Grendel, who is descended from the sons of Cain(First muderer according to the bible). but even every monster has a loving mother, who would kill for their son. Beowolf takes care of her as well. and then there's the final battle with the dragon.
the book is short and written in verse but most think it's hard to understand but this is because Beowolf isn't a story to just pick up and read. I suggest to gather information about the story before reading. learn where and when it came from, what was going on during the time of this story. don't forget it's the first story ever told so it must be old, lol. some wonder if Beowolf was a real warrior but we don't know for sure.
I would recommend this book to anybody mostly because it is this story that started it all. this story is the basis of all literature!

[Susan · Rating 1 out of 5]

I hated this book when I had to read it in the 6th grade. I cried from the torture of trying to get through it. I scribbled on the pages and tore the cover. I threw it against the wall and threw a tantrum on the floor. I made a D in the class. My parents were very disappointed in me. I had to read books all summer and pay them money if I couldn't finish the book. The last book they had me read was about Jimmy Walker - Kid Dynomite. I was so happy when I finished that book.

[Brandon Lee]

Beowolf is a great story, I'm not sure if this is the book I read because there are different types of covers and books that follow under beowolf and the monsters, but this book is good. I like reading mid evil books and articles. I recommend this book for people who have an interest in mid evil times.

[Rebecca]

I was fortunate enough to have had Mrs. Debbie Pfetzing for my senior year Liturature class in high school. She actually, magically made me not only understand this work, but look forward to reading more each day. She was a truly gifted teacher..thanks Little Debbie.

[Carol · Rating 1 out of 5]

written as a saga, in old English. Difficult to keep track of who's doing what at times (don't always use names - sometimes its titles…). Basically Beowulf goes somewhere, kills a baddie, goes home, kills a dragon and dies)

[Bianca · Rating 1 out of 5]

made to read this in high school and it SUCKED, I could barely get through it and it brings back bad memories to this day. bleh!

[Lauren · Rating 2 out of 5]

I had to read this for my british literature class. It was surprisingly a good story.

[Kristin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Scandinavian version mythology...good read

[Scott Sheaffer · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great tale from Long ago.

[Osoguineapig · Rating 2 out of 5]

long. very long.

[Lynley · Rating 1 out of 5]

It took me almost 9 months to read this book. The storyline is pretty dry, hard to understand, and moves at a snails pace. Avoid at all costs.

[Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

Totally bloody......... But yes it's a nice written book....The movie even made me almost throw up.

[Jay Hall]

It Was A Cool Book

[Coolkid]

I liked the movie better

[Bonn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Challenging read.

[Marnie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I have read the first half of this book many, many times. I can't get into it.

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Awesome

[Micaela Semien · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was ok, I really was not interested in reading it but I had to for school.