Reviews

The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas

bookishholly's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I loved the overall setting and mood of this The Hacienda but there’s some plot points and decisions that let me down slightly.

whoinvitedrogi's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

crai2242's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

kaeteas's review against another edition

3.0

I found myself wanting a lot more from the author. More details of the hacienda, or what Beatriz found throughout. The climax and reveal felt so rushed that it was over almost instantly. There are parts to it that I enjoyed and at times it gave me Crimson Peak vibes, but overall it was alright.

authorjbr's review against another edition

dark emotional

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

sasaleelee's review against another edition

dark mysterious slow-paced

2.5

issisannettereads's review against another edition

dark emotional 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

rodor2017's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

cryface's review against another edition

dark emotional informative mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

elizabeth_its_liz_reading's review against another edition

5.0

Wow! I loved this book!

As always with gothic novels, it’s a very slow burn and mostly atmospheric for the first the half, but the second half was incredible.

Definitely understand why this is described as a cross between Rebecca and Mexican Gothic. I think this is very accurate - it does feel like a cross between the two with the addition of Mexican history, discussion of colonization and casta.