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The Seventh Veil of Salome
by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
I really found Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s take on Salome story really fascinating. The contrast between the sleazy Hollywood scene and the corrupt Biblical backdrop is pretty intriguing. The novel is about three women, but it’s really two separate stories that come together at the end: one about a 20th-century film where a Mexican actress playing Salome tries to sabotage her, and the other about the real Salome. The Hollywood storyline is the main focus and it’s both gripping and dark. The book explores the drama, the spread of rumors, behind-the-scenes conflicts, and the challenges faced by non-white performers of that era.
The book was a bit sad and thought-provoking, which was a refreshing change.
The book was a bit sad and thought-provoking, which was a refreshing change.