A review by crybabybooks
Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova

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

2.5

I meant to write this review when I finished the book awhile ago but I haven't been on social media much for a bit. Let's start with the positives! I enjoyed how thought provoking the story was. It was nice to see everyone's perspectives. I think this story is a great exploration on grief and how it effects everyone involved in many different ways. I also enjoyed that the tone of each person's chapters really dived into their mind and I felt as if I was reading in their voice. Now for the parts I didn't like so much. I felt during certain chapters the pacing was inconsistent. Some chapters I would start out excited to read and then it would hit a wall for me and I felt like I had a hard time finishing a couple of times. Sexual content isn't a huge component of this book, but it is there, and I usually don't mind a small but of that in my books but something about the way these encounters were written was a bit awkward for me. I also thought some of the interactions between people were a bit unnatural. I do recommend giving this book a read however it is not something I would recommend to every single person. This is very much a niche read and I feel there is a very specific type of reader that would be into this. Overall, I enjoyed it, but I did have mixed feelings during portions of the book which contributed to my mixed review. 
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