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polymath_craftista's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Wonderful Gothic tale that grips you and won't let you go. It has a lot of similarities with the novel Mexican Gothic, which I enjoyed but La Hacienda is more approachable.
leafytreelee's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- 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
gretchenp's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
dolly_dagger87's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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
5.0
myka789's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
bookishbel's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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
5.0
daisy_reads09's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
sruthi_sreenivasan's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
la_ravenreader's review against another edition
5.0
A brilliantly written story that was more than a gothic tale. It was a story of self discovery and acceptance.
ilovebooksalltoowell's review against another edition
4.0
About the book
After the death of her father Beatriz is forced to live with family who are not treating her very well. She meets a wealthy widower one night and realizes he could be her way out, and give her a better life. When he proposes she gladly accepts, and he brings her to his house in the countryside. Soon she meets his sister who is not fond of her, and she feels the hacienda is not what it seems. Father Andrés is willing to help her, and together they try to learn the truth about the house …..
My thoughts about the book
The book reminded me of Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier somehow, but it absolutely has its own character. It is a historical novel and has Mexican culture and religion which I loved, gothic traditions, it’s dark and it’s scary, which I realize now that I finished it at 1 am and need to try to sleep
After the death of her father Beatriz is forced to live with family who are not treating her very well. She meets a wealthy widower one night and realizes he could be her way out, and give her a better life. When he proposes she gladly accepts, and he brings her to his house in the countryside. Soon she meets his sister who is not fond of her, and she feels the hacienda is not what it seems. Father Andrés is willing to help her, and together they try to learn the truth about the house …..
My thoughts about the book
The book reminded me of Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier somehow, but it absolutely has its own character. It is a historical novel and has Mexican culture and religion which I loved, gothic traditions, it’s dark and it’s scary, which I realize now that I finished it at 1 am and need to try to sleep