A review by sakisreads
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

challenging dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This was very very intense; I couldn’t read it at night because of its imagery! It definitely was not a story I would have picked up of my own volition, but I was recommended it by a friend. The underlying theme of eugenics was engrossing; I wish there was more discussion into why Howard was so invested in it (eugenics is  inexcusable obviously, but would’ve been a very interesting perspective to read more into). I wouldn’t read this again but am grateful to have given it a go. Read in daylight! 🫠
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