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luna_lovelace 's review for:
Mexican Gothic
by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Mexican Gothic is such an incredible thriller book that had me on the edge of my seat!
The way Noemi's character was written was simply amazing. She had a sassy attitude and wasn't afraid to speak her mind, which made her stand out from other characters in the book. Noemi's personality was the key to solving the mystery and I loved how the author portrayed her.
Francis, on the other hand, was timid at first, but his character development was admirable. He grew stronger as the story progressed, and I was pleasantly surprised by his actions towards the end. The author did a fantastic job of making his character come to life.
It took a little while for the story to truly turn into a horror story, but I was alarmed from the start by Howard's character. His twisted personality gave me the chills and it didn't help that he was racist. I was more disturbed by the scene where he's on his deathbed, made me gag.
The ending was unexpected, but it was a happy ending for Noemi, so you won't hear any complaining from me. Although the ending was left open to interpretation by the reader on what happens next, I think it was the perfect way to end the book.
The way Noemi's character was written was simply amazing. She had a sassy attitude and wasn't afraid to speak her mind, which made her stand out from other characters in the book. Noemi's personality was the key to solving the mystery and I loved how the author portrayed her.
Francis, on the other hand, was timid at first, but his character development was admirable. He grew stronger as the story progressed, and I was pleasantly surprised by his actions towards the end. The author did a fantastic job of making his character come to life.
It took a little while for the story to truly turn into a horror story, but I was alarmed from the start by Howard's character.
The ending was unexpected,
Graphic: Body horror, Chronic illness, Death, Gore, Racial slurs, Terminal illness, Violence, Gaslighting
Minor: Gun violence