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A review by koreanlinda
The Monster at the End of This Book by Jon Stone
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I read this book after seeing a Story from a librarian on Instagram. He offered it as a comfort read for a grieving patron of the library. I immediately requested the book and read it as soon as I got home.
To be frank, I was scared to flip the pages. I easily predicted the lesson of the book concerning grief, but I was still scared to see the end myself. Flipping each page felt like an attempt to get closer to the death of me or the death of someone I love. There was no papercut on my finger from dulled pages of the old library picture book, but I felt like each page severed me from a connection that I endearingly clung to.
Recently my friend Betsy asked how I was doing, and I was able to tell her honestly that my head has been out of whack since my grandmother's death last year. I function. After all, I am used to functioning through ebbs of depression and anxiety, but I feel like I have to constantly move my limbs to stay afloat. That's why I sometimes just want to drop everything.
For everyone grieving, my heart goes out to you. I am very sad. I'm sorry you are very sad, too. Review
by Linda (she/they) in November 2023
Essay writer at DefinitelyNotOkay.com
Podcaster at AmericanKsisters.com
To be frank, I was scared to flip the pages. I easily predicted the lesson of the book concerning grief, but I was still scared to see the end myself. Flipping each page felt like an attempt to get closer to the death of me or the death of someone I love. There was no papercut on my finger from dulled pages of the old library picture book, but I felt like each page severed me from a connection that I endearingly clung to.
Recently my friend Betsy asked how I was doing, and I was able to tell her honestly that my head has been out of whack since my grandmother's death last year. I function. After all, I am used to functioning through ebbs of depression and anxiety, but I feel like I have to constantly move my limbs to stay afloat. That's why I sometimes just want to drop everything.
For everyone grieving, my heart goes out to you. I am very sad. I'm sorry you are very sad, too. Review
by Linda (she/they) in November 2023
Essay writer at DefinitelyNotOkay.com
Podcaster at AmericanKsisters.com
Content Warnings
Minor: Death