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

adventurous mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Velvet was the Night is written in classic noir style and filled with political intrigue based on real events. While it didn’t really feel like much actually happened in this book, it read a lot like a cozy mystery, and made for an enjoyable read. I especially liked the blending of Maite & Elvis’s POVs to give different insights into the issues and cultural elements of the time. This is a great noir crime fiction rooted in Mexican history, and if you want to try out this genre, or are already a fan of the noir style, I’d recommend this one! 
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