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jovanh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
- Moldering Victorian mansion
- An aristacratic family with secrets
- Gaslighting
- Creepy dreams
If you enjoy this genre, as I do, this book will fit the bill. That said, I felt like I knew what was going on pretty early. That could be because I've a bit too much Gothic horror. Or it could be due to the author's repeated description and motifs. Regardless it's was a fun read.
Graphic: Body horror, Murder, Gaslighting, Incest, Classism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Sexual violence, Racism, Sexual assault, Rape, and Infertility
Minor: Mental illness, Child death, Abortion, Suicide, and Cannibalism
mnmooonchild's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Incest and Murder
Moderate: Cannibalism, Death, Rape, Child death, and Classism
lou_loo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
By no means was it bad, but it wasn't as good as I expected.
I would say my main takeaway was the atmosphere. I'd been told this book had a distinct eery and gothic atmosphere, yet I couldn't find it, it felt like the only atmosphere there was to see was mould and mouldy wallpaper.
The writing style wasn't bad by any means (I had already read Gods of Jade and Shadow by S. Moreno-Garcia, and I loved it), but it didn't feel adequate for the mood she was trying to construct.
The plot and the intrigue were super interesting though, I was trying to understand what was going on and felt compelled to read until the end to find out even with the lack of the atmosphere I was searching for. I also feel like the characters were well-developed at first, but didn't evolve much throughout the book. The situation Noemi was in was getting increasingly worse and worrying, yet she didn't seem much troubled by it.
Even if these elements took me out of the story and the vibes during my read, I have to say that I still enjoyed reading it and I will read more books by Silvia Moreno Garcia. I could recommend this book, but not for someone looking for a gothic and eerie vibe.
Graphic: Gore, Incest, Racism, and Cannibalism
Moderate: Suicide, Rape, Vomit, Violence, and Body horror
Minor: Miscarriage, Gun violence, and Confinement
emybems's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Suicide
Minor: Murder, Cannibalism, and Incest
drpeeper's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Classism, Racism, Misogyny, and Sexism
Moderate: Confinement, Gaslighting, Death, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Body horror, and Incest
Minor: Vomit and Murder
directorpurry's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Sexual violence, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Incest and Sexism
thatbreebaum's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
3.25
Graphic: Rape, Suicide, Murder, and Racism
Moderate: Child abuse, Incest, Physical abuse, and Gun violence
Minor: Miscarriage, Cannibalism, and Vomit
sparklythingpirate9's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Incest
Minor: Rape
wishbea's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Incest, Sexism, Racism, Rape, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual assault, Body horror, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Murder, Cannibalism, and Gun violence
Minor: Pandemic/Epidemic and Suicide
fancyfroggie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Forced institutionalization, Rape, Body horror, Incest, Sexual violence, Confinement, Racism, Gore, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Suicide, Gun violence, Pandemic/Epidemic, and Vomit