You could read 'Coraline' by Neil Gaiman. It has a creepy other - world with a 'Other Mother' who is a rather monstrous figure. It's a dark and fantastical story for both children and adults. Also, 'Annihilation' by Jeff VanderMeer involves strange and monstrous creatures in a mysterious area known as Area X. The story is full of suspense and exploration of the unknown.
The difference could be in its approach to the monsters' personalities. Maybe it gives more complex and nuanced personalities to the monsters compared to others.
Yes, there are. 'The Lord of the Rings' has elements of monsters and is written in English. Additionally, there are numerous indie and lesser-known novels that explore the monster genre in the English language.
One interesting monster English novel is 'Pet Sematary' by Stephen King. It deals with the resurrection of the dead, but those who come back are not the same and are often monstrous in nature. It's a horror - filled story that plays on our fears of death and the unknown. Another is 'The Ritual' by Adam Nevill. It has a group of friends encountering a terrifying monster in the Swedish forest. It creates a very atmospheric and spooky read.
There is also 'Monsters, Inc.'. In this story, the monsters live in a world where they generate energy by scaring children. However, they soon learn that laughter can be a more powerful source of energy. It has great characters like Sulley and Mike, and it shows that monsters can be friendly too.
One great option is 'How to Train Your Dragon'. It tells the story of a young Viking named Hiccup who befriends a dragon, Toothless. Their relationship grows and changes as they face challenges in their village and from other dragons. Another is 'Monsters, Inc.' which has a unique story set in a world where monsters generate power from children's screams. The two main characters, Sulley and Mike, go on an adventure that changes the whole system in their monster world. And 'The Boxtrolls' is also a wonderful choice. It's about a boy who is raised by Boxtrolls, strange box - wearing creatures. He has to face the evil Archibald Snatcher and save his Boxtroll family.
I don't think there's a definite count. The genre of monster manga is broad and constantly expanding. There are both well-known classics and up-and-coming titles, making it impossible to determine an exact number.
One great example is 'My Hero Academia'. It has a variety of characters with unique 'quirk' powers that could be seen as monstrous in a sense. The story follows Izuku Midoriya as he aims to become a hero in a world full of powered individuals. Another is 'Tokyo Ghoul'. The ghouls in this anime are monstrous creatures that live among humans and feed on them. The main character, Ken Kaneki, becomes a half - ghoul and has to navigate the complex world of ghouls and humans. And then there's 'Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood'. Some of the homunculi in it have monstrous forms and abilities, and the overall story about the Elric brothers' journey to regain their bodies is a complex and engaging one.
Yes, there are some non - adult - themed tentacle monster stories in the realm of science fiction and fantasy. For example, in some Japanese anime and manga, tentacle monsters might be depicted as strange creatures in a magical or other - worldly setting, where they are part of an adventure story rather than having any inappropriate connotations.
Sure, Monster Hunter Stories has been localized into English. It's accessible for players who prefer the English language. The translation is quite decent, allowing for an enjoyable gaming experience.
There were many types of military novels, such as the ones listed above, such as military warfare, spy warfare, anti-Japanese war, military career, and so on. I recommend you to take a look at these books: " Sniping Begins from the Period of Sword Evasion "," Dragon Group's Divine Weapon "," Future Sniper "," The Strongest Mad Soldier Spreads Across the World "," Logistics Director of the War of Resistance "," Let You Take Charge of Wolf's Fang, Fire Phoenix Becomes the Queen of Female Soldiers "," Beacon Military Doctor of the War of Resistance "," Sword: Starting from the Logistics Department, Dragon Teeth Soldier King, Special Forces from the Drawing of Swords, Kong Jie, The Strongest Blade, Small Soldier Becomes a Warlord, My Star Empire, Special Forces Glory, and so on. I hope you like my recommendation.π