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Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova

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k_isadore's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes

5.0

It's been a long time since I read a book with characters that felt so rich, complex, and--in the most human of ways--unknowable. To read this book is to be woven into a twisting and densely patterned tapestry. I felt each character so deeply.

justinnn98's review against another edition

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dark mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

shellbean's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

ruekeyronay's review against another edition

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4.0

reminded me of things we lost in the fire

emstermeegs's review against another edition

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3.0

I'm honestly not sure how to feel about this one. It kept me reading, but it also had me wondering if I should keep reading. Reviews stating the description is inaccurate, I would tend to agree with to a point. The sexual themes here were unexpected. I wasn't sure I felt much for the characters, beyond the first section of the book, as most seemed so detached. I need to keep thinking about this one...which I guess means it wasn't terrible, right?