Book Review: Monstrilio

Here’s my review of Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova. Don’t forget to leave a comment if you’ve read it or want to read it. Then see today’s writing prompt at the bottom of this post.

Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova is a unique novel that many will find interesting. It starts with an intense scene and ends with a calmer yet more unsettling one, all while exploring themes of grief, survival, art, and lust.

The novel starts with a scene that explores one of the most intense forms of grief— the loss of a child. Then it follows the c…