A review by pamshenanigans
Velvet Was the Night by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

challenging emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Set in 1971, the height of the Mexican Dirty war where students were massacred and/or assaulted by thugs hired by the government. It's a riveting historical noir mystery that plays out like a gritty movie.
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