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June 2025 monthly read #2: Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova
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Started a few days ago. So far I love the format. Each section is from a different character’s perspective. From the very beginning of the story, you know who you’re going to hear from and in what order, and maybe this is some clever foreshadowing? The overall tone is sad but I think it’s also getting more subtly humorous. Can’t wait to see what happens!
Lili wrote: "Started a few days ago. So far I love the format. Each section is from a different character’s perspective. From the very beginning of the story, you know who you’re going to hear from and in what ..."Omg! I want to start it asap, but I have to wait until this Friday.
I love how intentionally queer this book is at every level. This is humorous at the surface and gets more beautiful as you dig down. I don’t want to say more. I’m not sure what the deal is here with spoilers….
July poll is up! I added a third book (from the 2024 Stoker nominees):https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/3...
Finished the book a couple hours ago — the end was so CALLED IN — like really?? After all that?? Okay… rude
I enjoyed this enough while reading (actually listening), but I was underwhelmed at the end. Seemed a little on the nose in the points it was making. The last chapter reminded me of the movie (view spoiler), which I thought did a better job in its portrayal of the monstrous outsider.
I'm at 10% and one of the part of "growing a child from something else" reminds me of one of Jagannath's stories. Is it folklore?..Let's see if I can catch up tomorrow!
I like it so far, even if it's nothing what I expected.
A couple reviews:
https://thevisionarycompany.net/2023/...
https://www.thecrimson.com/article/20...
Monstrilio is available on paper and as an e-book.
We'll start close to the weekend!