First things first. The photo that I've used is the brazilian version of this book that has the title translated to match the movie title here.
Conor is 13 and already has too many problems in his life. She is being bullied at school, her grandmother (who is not that dear) is coming to spend a long time at home, her mother is very sick and her father is not as present as he should be. And as if all of that is not enough, he wakes up every night at 00:07, desperate because of a nightmare and with the visit of a monster that tells him stories and that, after the third, Conor must tell the last story.
The book is fluid and with several dialogues, but the simplicity of the words carries greatness in the feelings, emotions and teachings.
It is interesting how the book is divided. The stories told by the monster have the tone of fables with situations that really make us reflect on the conflicting attitudes and feelings of humanity, while Conor's "real world" is more apathetic and melancholy. Fantasy mixing with harsh reality relieves pain, suffering, fear, denial, anger, and exhaustion sensations clearly present in the character.
At the beginning of the reading, you know what will happen, but the focus is on the grieving process. The message that the book carries is presented in a very beautiful and smooth way.
The reading was pleasant and fast, but I believe that my age and the things I experienced influenced my impressions a little. I was not able to enjoy the fantasy very well because I have lived long enough to know that life does not go according to our will and that conflicting feelings exist within us all the time. I learned this the hard way, but for a younger audience or who have not yet experienced the experience of mourning, the book can serve as a kind of preparation for life and learning.
And what about you? What are your feelings about this? Tell me in the comments below! See you in the next review!
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