.“A Monster Calls” a graphic novel by Patrick Ness showcases a young intuitive teen, Conor and his life as he is forced to face the inevitable death of his beloved mother. The author skillfully displays the theme of death and the inevitable which enhances the reader's perception of the novel. Ness uses techniques such as the use of pronouns in “I’ve known forever she wasn’t going to make it, almost from the beginning. She said she was getting better because that’s what I wanted to hear. And I believed her. Except I didn’t.” which gives a sense of connection with the reader and exhibits the theme. Additionally the use of the personal pronoun I strengthens the relationship between the reader and the novel as the pronoun talks to the reader. The