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A review by yajairat
Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova
dark
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
One of my favorite books of the year. It was equal parts beautiful, sad, and gross. so many things to love about it:
- I loved that each perspective and character was fleshed out. Through Magos I learned how grief can take different forms, and how it can push people to extremes. Lena allowed me to see Monstrilio clearly for who he was, with no judgement. Through Joseph I saw how one has to learn how to reconcile their past with their future, and how grief can still manifest. While Monstrilio is a manifestation of his parents' pain after the loss of their son, I loved how his perspective allowed us to see him as an individual. Not a replacement for a lost boy, but as someone with their own feelings and desires. I really felt for him the entire chapter, where majority of the time he had to suppress anything that would disappoint his parents. Ngl I almost shed a tear at the end of his perspective.
- This book spans multiple years and countries, and I liked how seamless the transitions seemed. Everything came full circle in Firgesan and I just thought that was beautiful!
- Uncle Luke is also my uncle!! I loved the support system that M had throughout his life. They (for the most part) accepted him for who he was.
Amazing from beginning to end.
- I loved that each perspective and character was fleshed out. Through Magos I learned how grief can take different forms, and how it can push people to extremes. Lena allowed me to see Monstrilio clearly for who he was, with no judgement. Through Joseph I saw how one has to learn how to reconcile their past with their future, and how grief can still manifest. While Monstrilio is a manifestation of his parents' pain after the loss of their son, I loved how his perspective allowed us to see him as an individual. Not a replacement for a lost boy, but as someone with their own feelings and desires. I really felt for him the entire chapter, where majority of the time he had to suppress anything that would disappoint his parents. Ngl I almost shed a tear at the end of his perspective.
- This book spans multiple years and countries, and I liked how seamless the transitions seemed. Everything came full circle in Firgesan and I just thought that was beautiful!
- Uncle Luke is also my uncle!! I loved the support system that M had throughout his life. They (for the most part) accepted him for who he was.
Amazing from beginning to end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Sexual content, Violence, and Cannibalism