Description
Little Monsters by Charles Lambert is a haunting novel that explores the lasting effects of childhood trauma. After Carol’s father kills her mother when she is just thirteen, she is sent to live with an aunt who offers her little warmth or comfort. Isolated and longing for connection, Carol finds solace in an unlikely relationship with her Uncle Joey. Years later, they share a life together, but when Carol rescues a young refugee from the sea, her carefully built existence begins to crumble.
Written with sparse, impactful prose, Little Monsters delves into themes of grief, resilience, and the complexities of love and redemption. If you appreciate character-driven stories that navigate the darkest corners of the human experience, this powerful debut is worth adding to your reading list.
