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The plot was intriguing enough for me to finish but the actual writing was not sharp, not engaging. The prose was dull and details were often missing or wrong (using the wrong character's name after speaking to one; where is Momo's car after Tristán takes it for a getaway with his ex and then takes the bus back home??? What??). This read felt like the author had had a fantastic idea that fizzled out but wrote it anyway due to a commitment. There was no heart in it. A shame. Mexican Gothic was very good.

rachel_b_824's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense 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? It's complicated

4.0

doomluz's review against another edition

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adventurous dark 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? Yes

5.0

sbauer2894's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

noni2002's review against another edition

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dark 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? It's complicated

3.75

Good read , Written well in my option wasn’t hard to get thru. Had a slump while reading but still wanted to continue. I’d like to read more Mexican gothic from this author

giraffeinabookstore's review against another edition

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adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

shanebergman's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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