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“Mexican Gothic” is a little slow going for the first part but then quickly descends into a fungi-infested hellscape of Gothic horror that became darkly fun to read! It felt like watching one of those old school black & white horror movies yet more nuanced, more willing to look at not just monster horrors but also the horrors of colonialism, racism, and the gaslighting of women. I think it IS fairly predictable to figure out what’s happening, and some plot points are a little too convenient, but it’s also heavy on the creepy factor so it made a great autumn read. :)

aguirre_c's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.0

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5.0

*4.5 stars. pacing was a bit slow esp in the middle but really loved the third act! need more mushroom-inspired body horror in my life.

panda's review against another edition

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4.0

I loved this!!

jujunutberry's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot

5.0

Content Warnings

farhana101's review against another edition

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4.0

A complete wacky ride this book was very reminiscent of the movie Mother! with Jennifer Lawrence. I predicted what was going on from chapter 9 but it was still very enjoyable and intriguing.

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