Review by ajurgie - The Seventh Veil of Salome

ajurgie 's review for:

The Seventh Veil of Salome by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

3.5

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I always know I'm in for a good story with a Silvia Moreno-Garcia book, and this one did not disappoint. I found myself racing to the end, needing to see what happened after the final dance. The multiple narratives largely worked for me--although the Salome story itself lost me at times. I think the issue is mine, here; I was simply more interested in what was happening with Vera and her friends, the threat and complexity of Nancy, and the heartbreaking story and parallels present with Jay. The Biblical tale going on at the same time just didn't grab my attention as much, even as I knew it was important to the other elements of the book.

I don't think I'll come back to this one for some time, but I enjoyed the journey. It makes me want to reread Mexican Gothic again!

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