Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova
The novel tells the haunting and emotional story of a grieving mother who, after the death of her young son, secretly nurtures a piece of his lung into a monstrous creature in a desperate attempt to hold onto him. As the creature grows, it embodies both the innocence of her lost child and the darker, more primal aspects of its new existence. The narrative explores themes of grief, love, and the monstrous nature of obsession, as the mother grapples with the consequences of her actions and the blurred lines between humanity and monstrosity.
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- Published
- 2023
- Nationality
- Unknown
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-350
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 108th on The Greatest Books of 2023 - Honorable Mention (The Greatest Books)
- 12 Essential Modern Mexican Novels (Books & Bao)