Monstrilio

A grieving mother cuts out her deceased son's lung and nurtures it until it gains sentience, growing into the carnivorous Monstrilio. This novel explores grief, acceptance, and the monstrous sides of love and loyalty.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 27 June 2024
Publisher: Cinder House

A grieving mother named Magos, driven by an intense maternal instinct and the belief in an old folktale, takes a drastic action. She removes a piece of her deceased eleven-year-old son Santiago's lung, nurturing it with unwavering care until it miraculously gains sentience. Over time, this nurtured lung transforms into a carnivorous creature known as Monstrilio, which she hides within the walls of her decaying Mexico City estate. Despite Monstrilio's gradual resemblance to Santiago, his innate impulses, tempered by the love and support of his biological and chosen family, still pose a threat to the fragile second chance at life he has been given.

In this thought-provoking meditation on grief, acceptance, and the darker aspects of love and loyalty, Gerardo Samano Cordova weaves a captivating narrative. Told in four acts that span the globe from Brooklyn to Berlin, Monstrilio offers a cathartic and precise portrayal of human existence. Through vivid imagery and evocative prose, Cordova delves deep into the complexities of the human condition, exploring the boundaries between humanity and monstrosity.

Monstrilio is a testament to the power of storytelling, as it challenges our perceptions of what it means to be alive and to love. It invites us to confront our own fears and vulnerabilities and to embrace the complexities of the human experience. This novel is a must-read for anyone who seeks to explore the depths of the human soul and to find solace in the darkest of times.

Weight: 306g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781915368645