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Emil Ferris
Emil Ferris is a writer and artist recognized for her graphic novel, Lo que más me gusta son los monstruos. Her work often explores themes of identity and difference through unique visual storytelling.
Lo que más me gusta son los monstruos
Synopsis
"Os presentamos a Karen Reyes, una peculiar niña de diez años que vive en la oscura Chicago de finales de los sesenta. Lleva un diario donde se refleja su pasión por la iconografía de terror y nos explica su mayor interés: investigar el asesinato de la vecina del piso de arriba, Anka Silverberg, superviviente del Holocausto"--Back cover, volume 1.
Genres
Characters
Karen ReyesProtagonist
A peculiar ten-year-old girl living in late 1960s Chicago, who is passionate about horror iconography and investigates the murder of her upstairs neighbor.
Anka SilverbergSupporting
Karen's upstairs neighbor, a Holocaust survivor whose murder becomes the central mystery Karen investigates.
Frequently asked questions
Is "Lo que más me gusta son los monstruos" a standalone book or part of a series?
"Lo que más me gusta son los monstruos" is the first volume of a two-part graphic novel series. The second volume is titled "My Favorite Thing Is Monsters, Book Two."
What is the format of "Lo que más me gusta son los monstruos"?
It is a graphic novel presented as the diary of a ten-year-old girl, featuring her drawings and handwritten text. The artwork is distinctive, often resembling ballpoint pen and crayon drawings in a sketchbook.
What kind of story is "Lo que más me gusta son los monstruos"?
It is a complex narrative that blends elements of a coming-of-age story, a murder mystery, and historical fiction. The protagonist's fascination with monsters serves as a lens through which she explores the world around her.