--- product_id: 47275705 title: "Mongrels: A Novel" brand: "stephen graham jones" price: "S/.103" currency: PEN in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.pe/products/47275705-mongrels-a-novel store_origin: PE region: Peru --- # Mongrels: A Novel **Brand:** stephen graham jones **Price:** S/.103 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mongrels: A Novel by stephen graham jones - **How much does it cost?** S/.103 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pe](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/47275705-mongrels-a-novel) ## Best For - stephen graham jones enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted stephen graham jones brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Mongrels: A Novel ## Images ![Mongrels: A Novel - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51jL4g9J09L.jpg) ![Mongrels: A Novel - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61l5TAxnOnL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fresh, coming-of-age werewolf story. Also, a road trip. And deceit. *by A***E on Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2019* This is a novel of vignettes, told mostly in the first person. However, the narrator occasionally switching to the third person as a distancing technique. It’s the story of a family, most of whose members are werewolves. The narrator hopes that he will grow up to be a werewolf too, and much of the book addresses him learning more about what that means.I don’t normally read horror, and I have no interest in werewolf stories. For me, the themes of outsiders, family, and the lies we tell one another are the enduring strengths of the novel. Jones did a good job allowing his characters to unfold the truth about past lies, or perhaps just to develop new lies to replace the old, as the story moves along. That said, the main narrative here probably could have been shorter, as central elements of the road trip story end up repeating more than unfolding.To my surprise, the reviewers on Amazon seem not to have noticed that Jones is a member of the Blackfeet tribe, and that he has a bit of a wanderer history. That certainly matters here, as our wandering narrator wants to take ownership of a difficult heritage, one that excludes him from mainstream American society.It’s also interesting to me that the story takes place throughout the American South, a region where it’s probably harder to be “different” than in other parts of the United States. That subtext of difference gives this werewolf story wider appeal than it otherwise would. ### ⭐⭐ Incoherent and uneventful. *by P***9 on Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2020* The plot of this book is hard to follow because the narrative jumps around so much that it's hard to keep up. The story from what I can understand having just finished it is an unnamed narrator comes from a family of werewolves and is apparently conflicted on whether he will turn into one like his family or not.I will admit the premise is different than most mainstream werewolf books, and it tries to give an edgier real world feel. The protagonist and his Aunt and Uncle travel around the southeast frequently to avoid drawing suspicion to themselves after turning into beasts and causing trouble for themselves. But the writing was not all that coherent, and I feel it really needed a better job done of editing. And as unique as the author tries to make this werewolf story, I just found it boring and repetitive.Nothing really fast paced or intense happens at any point of the novel, the author instead tried to make a bizarre coming of age tale with a werewolf paint job. I think it fell flat, there were moments of interest to be sure but because he jumps around so much it's hard to connect with any of the characters. Also, he mentions the word "werewolf" so many times throughout the book that it becomes redundant.I was hoping for a good read but this sadly was a disappointment, I would recommend the novel "Those Across the River" if you want a better werewolf book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The werewolf book we deserve *by C***N on Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2017* This is not a sexy, CW style werewolf story. Mongrels is the real deal. Part white trash memoir, part modern folklore, part gritty urban fantasy, Jones keeps you engaged with strong characterization, a believable family dynamic, wild imagery.What stands out most for me about this book is how much though the author must have put in to what it must be like to live as a werewolf. Lifestyle, customs, and survival utilitarian survival strategies are all examined, and it makes you wonder how many conversations Jones must have had while watching the Werewolf films about what did and did not make sense.Additionally, the language is beautiful and honest. Nothing feels forced or artificial here.Highly recommended! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pe/products/47275705-mongrels-a-novel](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/47275705-mongrels-a-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart Peru* *Store origin: PE* *Last updated: 2026-05-03*