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vel629vet 's review for:
Mexican Gothic
by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A truly amazing and haunting story that is really lingering with me and definitely gave me one night of creepy dreams. I would have loved to study this book in a creative writing or literature class - the symbolism and imagery is immaculate. I thought the big reveal felt a little too simple, or maybe the right word is easy? Not sure, but there were some missed opportunities I think the explore some more of the horror after the reveal happens.
Would recommend!
Would recommend!
Graphic: Body horror, Racism, Sexual assault
Moderate: Cannibalism, Schizophrenia/Psychosis