My Favorite Thing Is Monsters 2 wer. angielska

The eagerly awaited graphic novel of 2024 wraps up the story of young Karen Reyes, one of the most captivating characters in modern fiction. Set in the vibrant yet turbulent atmosphere of late 1960s Chicago, "My Favorite Thing Is Monsters Book Two" brings to a close a saga that has captivated readers for years. The novel unfolds through the graphic diary of 10-year-old Karen Reyes, who embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind the murder of her cherished and mysterious neighbor, Anka Silverberg, a Holocaust survivor. As Karen delves into this mystery, the interconnected tales of the people around her gradually come to light. In this installment, the shadows of past and present mysteries linger over the chaotic summer of 1968 in Chicago. Karen finds herself amid the Yippie-organized Festival of Life in Grant Park, where she becomes entangled in a violent police clash. Meanwhile, her private investigation into Anka's death leads her to a final cassette tape that reveals Anka's courageous deeds during her time in Nazi Germany. Alongside these discoveries, Karen grapples with her sexual identity, her mother's passing, and the secrets she suspects her brother Deez is keeping. Ferris crafts a compelling cast of characters who undergo transformative experiences, offering both closure and further intrigue to the story. Visually, Ferris utilizes a distinctive style that seamlessly meshes traditional comic storytelling with dynamic cartoon montages, rich with imagery from B-movie horror and pulp monster magazines.