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3.66 AVERAGE
3.66 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The book would have been significantly more enjoyable if there would have been proper chapters in the form of flashbacks about everything that happened in the past with Ewers and his cult. I felt like Abel, Clarimonde and Jose were just constantly telling their own story, and this way the plot in the present (which could have been so much fun to read) suffered greatly because everyone was continuously explaining everything the reader needs to know instead of showing it. This made it hard to get emotionally attached to the characters.
This book was so boring- the other shoe just never dropped. I really liked "Mexican Golthic" but this did not live up to that past writing.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
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:
Complicated
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Cheesy & did not enjoy the writing (felt inexperienced/junior). Seemed under-developed.
I like everything I've read by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and this one is no exception. It felt meaty in a wonderful way - characters that felt real and complicated and deep, and a world that felt grounded. Creepy nazi occultists and a love letter to old cinema, plus complicated human emotions. Mexican Gothic is still my number one but I think this might be in my top 3 of her books?
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
I love Silvia Moreno-Garcia and the versatility of their work. This was my most anticipated read of the year, I was so happy to snatch a signed copy, and yet... sadly this was too dull for me! Took me over a month to power through this, although I did love the premise and setting. The "romance" was unnecessary, the characters un-engaging, I finished this with relief, relief it was finally over! Maybe it's a me problem.