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My Favorite Thing Is Monsters, Vol. 2

“My Favorite Thing Is Monsters: Book Two” by Emil Ferris is the eagerly awaited conclusion to one of the most acclaimed graphic novels of the past decade. Set against the tumultuous political backdrop of late ’60s Chicago, the story continues to follow young Karen Reyes, a 10-year-old girl who tries to solve the murder

Main Characters

The main characters in “My Favorite Thing Is Monsters: Book Two” include:

  1. Karen Reyes: A 10-year-old girl who investigates the murder of her upstairs neighbor, Anka Silverberg. Karen grapples with her sexual identity and family secrets.
  2. Anka Silverberg: A Holocaust survivor and Karen’s neighbor. Her heroic activities during Nazi Germany are revealed through cassette tapes.

Plot

In “My Favorite Thing Is Monsters: Book Two,” the plot continues to follow young Karen Reyes, a 10-year-old girl living in late ’60s Chicago. Against the backdrop of the violent summer of 1968, Karen investigates the murder of her upstairs neighbor, Anka Silverberg, a Holocaust survivor. As she unravels dark mysteries from the past

Setting

The setting of “My Favorite Thing Is Monsters: Book Two” is late 1960s Chicago, against the backdrop of the tumultuous political events of that time. The story unfolds during the violent summer of 1968, providing a vivid and atmospheric

Themes

The theme of “My Favorite Thing Is Monsters: Book Two” revolves around identity, secrets, and the impact of historical trauma. Through Karen Reyes’s investigations, the novel explores how personal and collective histories shape our understanding of ourselves and others. 

Conclusion

“My Favorite Thing Is Monsters: Book Two.” Through the character of Karen Reyes, the novel explores how personal and historical secrets shape our understanding of self and others. Karen grapples with her own sexual identity, her brother’s hidden truths, and the heroic activities of her neighbor,

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