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A review by tanyamariereads
The Houseguest: And Other Stories by Amparo Dávila
4.0
I read The Houseguest and Other Stories by Amparo Dávila in a buddy read and I’m glad that I was able to discuss this collection within a group. Through discussion, I realized I came to truly like the collection more than I originally thought I did.
Most of these stories feature female protagonists and focus on the disparities they can face through cultural norms. Dávila uses the horror genre as a thin veil to present this world to readers. Some stories felt overly ambiguous which might be due to its translation. However, I loved the horror that was promised from the start. Many of these stories are unique and definitely left a haunting impact.
Not all of these stories were a favorite, but still a great collection overall. Here are the top 3 stories I loved the most:
1. The Last Summer
2. Musique Concrète
3. The Breakfast
Most of these stories feature female protagonists and focus on the disparities they can face through cultural norms. Dávila uses the horror genre as a thin veil to present this world to readers. Some stories felt overly ambiguous which might be due to its translation. However, I loved the horror that was promised from the start. Many of these stories are unique and definitely left a haunting impact.
Not all of these stories were a favorite, but still a great collection overall. Here are the top 3 stories I loved the most:
1. The Last Summer
2. Musique Concrète
3. The Breakfast