“Monotone is the exception to just about every rule as far as themes go”
“Monotone has so many peculiarities I sometimes wonder if it has any use at all.”

Source:  http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/gallery-problems-1

“Monotone is a very unusual theme, with unique features [...]. Because of these, there can be misunderstandings about what is really possible with this theme.”

Source: http://wpbtips.wordpress.com/2009/03/29/remarks-on-monotone/

Of course, i loved the theme as much as i love the second coming Duotone