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A review by unawake0442
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Overall, I enjoyed this book, I just didn't love it. I wasn't sold on the ending, and having just read Toni Morrison and another haunted house-type book by Sarah Gailey, the writing simply was not up to par.
That said, I found the book engaging and read through it quite quickly. And I found the concept of using horror to speak on colonialism, racism, and power (through oppressing people based on their race, monetary status, gender) to be truly fascinating. I just felt like the ideas never reached the finish line, sputtering out in the last mile, instead.
That said, I found the book engaging and read through it quite quickly. And I found the concept of using horror to speak on colonialism, racism, and power (through oppressing people based on their race, monetary status, gender) to be truly fascinating. I just felt like the ideas never reached the finish line, sputtering out in the last mile, instead.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Colonisation
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual violence