The only world Boy knows is "The Show", an odd assortment of supposedly fictional beings who entertain humans regularly with their show. Unfortunately, even among the other so- called monsters, Boy is still an outsider. After all, they are all magical beings whereas he is rooted in a mixture of science and magic. It's tough being the son of Frankenstein's Monster and his Bride but Boy is determined to find his own path... even if it means venturing into the human world.

MAN MADE BOY is a lot of fun to read, as we see creatures from various mythologies and literature come to life in a whole new light. The storyline is strange but since the main character is stitched together by the Bride and Frankenstein's Monster, the concept works. I particularly like how the tale comes full circle as it gives readers a new perspective on some of the old classics and myths.

Boy, despite his odd creation, is a typical teenage boy in many ways. He doesn't know what he wants to do in life but he knows that what he's currently doing isn't it. He makes one huge mistake in judgment that dearly costs him and it is interesting to see how he learns from his past decisions. I did get a little weary of the name "Boy" and wish that he would have picked a better name but that is a minor detail and in some ways made the tale more universal as anyone could be simply "Boy".

MAN MADE BOY is a strangely compelling tale to read. The characters are bizarre but likable, especially the Claire/Sophie take on the Jekyll and Hyde theme. The commentary on social workers made me laugh out loud and added a twist of reality to the oddity of the tale. If you are looking for something well written but far different from the typical paranormal book with monsters, then MAN MADE BOY is definitely the choice for you!