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A review by caitlynischeckedout
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
3.5
This book was… Interesting. It’s got that slow burn, creeping dread kind of horror that I did like, but it definitely felt like it took forever to get anywhere. I love Moreno-Garcia’s writing and the poetic way she describes scenes, but I do think sometimes she over explains the plot. Like when there was a nightmare, she’s quick to tell you that the truth and fiction are crossing, but I think I would’ve liked it more had I not known truly what was real and what was not.
The “monster” was a fascinating take and added to the trapped feeling of the story, but with how many times Noemí did get out of the house, I couldn’t help but think “why isn’t she going for help?” She knew that something was wrong but just kept letting herself get trapped there, despite us being told over and over that Noemí is strong and independent.
The romance subplot was interesting and I couldn’t help but care for his character and didn’t want him to die, but also I’m not sure it seems realistic that he *did* get out after he just explained to us that no one could. That left the story feeling a bit unfinished to me.
Overall it’s a fascinating horror and I did like the concepts, but it just didn’t quite land for me.
The “monster” was a fascinating take and added to the trapped feeling of the story, but with how many times Noemí did get out of the house, I couldn’t help but think “why isn’t she going for help?” She knew that something was wrong but just kept letting herself get trapped there, despite us being told over and over that Noemí is strong and independent.
The romance subplot was interesting and I couldn’t help but care for his character and didn’t want him to die, but also I’m not sure it seems realistic that he *did* get out after he just explained to us that no one could. That left the story feeling a bit unfinished to me.
Overall it’s a fascinating horror and I did like the concepts, but it just didn’t quite land for me.