The Monsters of Templeton (Paperback) by Lauren Groff

from BCCJillster

Brilliant first novel uses the search for an ancestor to trace the history of Cooperstown's (aka Templeton's) most significant family. Done in a very interesting, page-turning tale. It's the false history of [[John Fenimore Cooper]] and family but so much more entertaining than that might sound. ...

from Alie

This is a very well written book. It combines the history of a town as well as a twisted and intriguing family history. It is a captivating story that has a hint of science fiction (monsters) that I didn't expect, but very much enjoyed. The book is definitely a page turner, and when I finished I ...

from mostlyliterary

This book received a lot of positive reviews, and has been highlighted as great for book group discussions. There was a lot I liked about this book, but it just didn't come together as a whole for me. Although I often like books that have fantastical elements, the ghost in this book felt contrive...

from murraymint11

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I liked the family history, and the interweaving of the characters from the past with the present. I liked the mystery of Willie's ancestry, and I even liked the idea of a cute benevolent monster lurking in the depths of the lake. I felt the old photos and the ever...

from MissMermaid118

Wow! This one is really different! A little bit ghost story, a little bit coming of age, a bit more commentary on modern life, and a lot of historical fiction. A woman searches through her family and town's history in an effort to identify the father she has never known. The chapters on frontier ...