My Favorite Thing is Monsters

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By Emil Ferris

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My Favorite Thing is Monsters by Emil Ferris is a graphic novel set in 1960s Chicago, following a young girl named Karen Reyes. Passionate about monster movies, Karen investigates the mysterious death of her neighbour, weaving her own haunting imagination with a tale of discovery in a world filled with both human and monstrous forms. The story is richly illustrated to capture the essence of a child's perspective on complex themes.
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This gripping graphic novel may appeal to you if you enjoy a mix of mystery, horror, and historical drama, set in the vibrant backdrop of 1960s Chicago. Featuring a young girl obsessed with monsters as she investigates a neighbour's murder, it’s great for those who appreciate intricate illustrations and a compelling narrative that explores themes of identity and the macabre.

My Favorite Thing is Monsters

In this debut, which takes the form of a fictional graphic diary, a 10-year-old girl tries to solve a murder.

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Set against the tumultuous political backdrop of late '60s Chicago, My Favorite Thing Is Monsters is the fictional graphic diary of 10-year-old Karen Reyes, filled with B-movie horror and pulp monster magazines iconography.

Karen Reyes tries to solve the murder of her enigmatic upstairs neighbour, Anka Silverberg, a Holocaust survivor, while the interconnected stories of those around her unfold.

When Karen's investigation takes us back to Anka's life in Nazi Germany, the reader discovers how the personal, the political, the past, and the present converge.

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My Favorite Thing Is Monsters by Emil Ferris has been praised for its originality, captivating art, and narrative complexity. Critics liken its literary depth and illustration to a fine piece of fiction, with a storytelling style that interweaves multiple plot threads masterfully. The novel has been described as a groundbreaking work in comics, with reviewers noting its ability to set new standards in graphic literature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781606999592

Publisher: Fantagraphics

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 February 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Fantagraphics

Illustration: 1 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 205.0mm

Height: 267.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 386

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About the Author

Emil Ferris grew up in Chicago during the turbulent 1960s, where she still lives, and is consequently a devotee of all things monstrous and horrific. She has an MFA in Creative Writing from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

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