Published in 1999, Monster by Walter Dean Myers is a powerful and thought-provoking crime novel that delves into the complexities of the criminal justice system, its disproportionate impact on people of color, and how society often dehumanizes those convicted within it. The novel explores the complex themes of racism, social injustice, morality, and the impact of societal judgments as it sheds light on the flaws within the American justice system.
Set in the neighborhood of Harlem, New York, the story follows Steve Harmon, a 16-year-old African-American high school student and aspiring filmmaker whose life is turned upside down after he's arrested and put on trial for his alleged involvement in a deadly robbery that resulted in the murder
