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A review by miche29
Where There Are Monsters by Breanne Mc Ivor
5.0
I don't often write reviews but this book warranted an exception. Where There Are Monsters came onto my radar via @BookOfCinz and while I'm always eager to find a Trini bred author, the theme of folklore isn't one of my preferred genres. So I was a bit skeptical venturing in.
I expected deeply mythical folklore-type stories and instead was greeted with these wonderful tales of everyday Caribbean life as the focal point. The Caribbean flavour was very present but never overwhelmed the narratives. The characters are people you can automatically relate to because you already know them as your boss, next door neighbour, your bestie or even in traces of yourself.
I also appreciated the tone that her stories ended with. While the story was finished on paper, it was left open in your imagination as to the future of the characters. I was left thinking of the endless possibilities with each story and mentally writing my own happy (or not so happy for some individuals) endings!
I expected deeply mythical folklore-type stories and instead was greeted with these wonderful tales of everyday Caribbean life as the focal point. The Caribbean flavour was very present but never overwhelmed the narratives. The characters are people you can automatically relate to because you already know them as your boss, next door neighbour, your bestie or even in traces of yourself.
I also appreciated the tone that her stories ended with. While the story was finished on paper, it was left open in your imagination as to the future of the characters. I was left thinking of the endless possibilities with each story and mentally writing my own happy (or not so happy for some individuals) endings!