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romie_chat'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
5.0
yeah, still adored it. and I still think the last paragraph is one of the best I've ever read, and I'll keep o rereading it every once in a while when I need a bit of hope.
October 2020
I know this book isn't for everybody, because it's slow and very descriptive, but to me, these things added to the uncomfortable atmosphere and made me love this book even more. it's an incredible book that talks about eugenics and, in a way, white supremacy as well as colonialism. it's brutal, it's horrific, but it's also hopeful. I simply adored it.
Graphic: Blood, Child death, Emotional abuse, Rape, Gaslighting, Sexual assault, Racism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Cannibalism, Incest, Murder, Body horror, and Colonisation
ravenpuff's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
There wasn't a ton of character development but I understand why. Most of the characters feel empty, but I feel like they're supposed to given the plot development in the second half of the book.
The book did a good job of reflecting the time period, especially the racism, sexism, misogyny, and the really gross way Howard views "purity".
Graphic: Classism, Racism, Sexism, Misogyny, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Colonisation, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gore, Gun violence, Incest, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Slavery, and Violence
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Suicide
mari1532'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Marino-Garcia paints a vivid and dark world full of intrigue. Noemí leaves her life of studying anthropology by day and attending high society parties by night when a strange letter from her cousin arrives. Having recently married an Englishman, Catalina now lives in an isolated mansion and appears very ill when Noemí arrives. However, as Noemí attempts to figure out what exactly may be the cause of her always-healthy cousin's illness, Noemí begins to experience strange things in the house. Little does she know it is only a matter of time before she will have the answers she's looking for, but they might lead to even bigger problems.
This book will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. Marino-Garcia's writing was fantastic! Not only is her writing beautiful it is vivid and you almost feel as if you are watching a movie rather than reading/hearing words from the page. There were so many instances throughout the book when I felt exactly as Noemí must have at that moment.
Highly recommend this book! It's one of my new favourite books.
Graphic: Sexism, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Murder, Racial slurs, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Colonisation, Rape, Sexual violence, and Body horror
Moderate: Alcohol
The patriarch of Catalina's new family is a eugenicist.beeminor's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
I think Moreno-Garcia’s pacing and delivery of spooks and information as well as plot development are spot on. It’s a great concept which was executed excellently. Besides the outright horror aspects, the scariest thing for me while reading is the controlling, abusive white man dynamic.
Mexican Gothic is a testament to the rage and suffering of women at the hands of abuse, violence and misogyny.
It was a near perfect read. Very clever.
Graphic: Body horror, Emotional abuse, Gore, and Misogyny
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Cannibalism, Colonisation, Sexual assault, Suicide, Gun violence, Incest, and Murder
zombie_loves_books'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
5.0
Graphic: Racism, Sexual assault, Gaslighting, Genocide, Incest, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, and Death
Moderate: Body horror, Confinement, Fire/Fire injury, Cannibalism, Child death, Gun violence, and Violence
bookswithbethx's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Gore, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Suicide, Body horror, Murder, Misogyny, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Vomit, Violence, Racism, Incest, Pregnancy, Domestic abuse, Death, and Colonisation
Moderate: Confinement
xhochi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Sexual violence, Death, Colonisation, Suicide, Murder, Gun violence, Cannibalism, Body horror, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Rape, Violence, Racism, Injury/Injury detail, Incest, Fire/Fire injury, and Blood
theliteraryteapot's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Blood, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Sexual assault, Racism, and Cannibalism
Minor: Colonisation and Genocide
megs1328's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Moderate: Rape, Sexism, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Suicide attempt, Child abuse, Confinement, Incest, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Death, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, and Xenophobia
lola218_'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Sexual assault, Incest, Emotional abuse, Body horror, Colonisation, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Cannibalism, Racism, Murder, Rape, Child abuse, Child death, Death, and Gore