Monster On The Hill

Monster On The Hill
Author: Rob Harrell
Rating: 4/5 Stars
Reviewer: Todd

Monster On The Hill was an interesting tale about a monster, one who has suffered seven years’ worth of growing depression. Instead of giving his town pride by scaring and attacking it and giving the local tourism a boost, he spends nights staring at the ceiling of his home wallowing in growing misery. What makes this story interesting though is that the monster, Rayburn, is not instantly cured of his depression. The story shows several aspects of depression that people may not understand about it: it can happen without you noticing right away, it can last a very long time, it is not something that just goes away if things get better, it’s something that shouldn’t be dealt with alone, and a lot of hard work might only ease the burden a little bit. However, Rayburn shows just how much that little bit of hard work and relief can mean. If you want a book that shakes up the idea of monsters that attack your town, this might be the one you’re looking for. The subtext is just a good bonus.