Description
THEY LOOK LIKE PEOPLE
Book Summary
Writer Roi receives a call that forces him to return to his home village: the grave of his father, a prestigious stop-motion filmmaker, has been desecrated. This event triggers a disturbing journey into the past, where Roi must confront his father’s authoritarian figure and the secrets of his unfinished work. Soon, something sinister and familiar begins to manifest in the old family manor, a presence that could be Mr. Stilt-Walker, the terrifying puppet that haunted his childhood. A novel that combines psychological horror with a deep exploration of artistic legacy and parent-child relationships.
What is it about?
Roi, a writer burdened by deadlines for his next novel, finds his life interrupted by a call from the Civil Guard: the grave of his father, Gregorio, has been desecrated. Mr. Gregorio was a prestigious filmmaker specialized in stop-motion movies, a stern and authoritarian figure who marked Roi's personality forever. Upon returning to the village, the writer faces the loose ends of his late father's life: who disturbed his eternal rest? Did his unfinished work hide a secret ending? While attempting to solve these mysteries, something macabre and familiar breaks into the enormous family manor. Roi must face the possibility that Mr. Stilt-Walker, the old puppet that tormented him as a child, has come to life. The plot unfolds as a surreal and psychological tale rooted in the creator's ego, the art world, and the complex relationships between parents and children.
Main themes
- Artistic legacy and the creator's obsession with his unfinished work.
- Parent-child relationships marked by authority and resentment.
- Psychological horror and returning home as a setting for childhood traumas.
- The boundary between reality and fiction through a sinister puppet.
- The influence of the past on the protagonist's identity and creativity.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers of psychological horror and ghost stories looking for a narrative with emotional depth. Also for those interested in stories that explore the link between art, family, and past traumas, as well as followers of the Stoker line and authors like Ignacio Cid Hermoso.
What this book offers
- A horror plot that combines supernatural elements with intense family drama.
- A reflection on the weight of artistic legacy and the father figure in the creator's life.
- An oppressive and surreal atmosphere that maintains tension until the conclusion.
- A reading experience that invites one to question the boundaries between reality and nightmare.
Technical data
- Author: Ignacio Cid Hermoso
- Publisher: Plan B
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Horror and ghost stories
- Collection: Stoker
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: January 2026
- Number of pages: 272
- Weight: 685 g
Editorial review
A solid entry in psychological horror that transcends the genre by addressing universal themes such as emotional inheritance and the search for identity. The work stands out for its unsettling atmosphere and its ability to weave the supernatural with an honest reflection on family relationships. Ideal for those seeking a read that is both disturbing and invites introspection.