A review by wishbear
The Twilight Zone by Nona Fernández

challenging dark informative inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Remember who I am, they say. 
Remember where I was, remember what was done to me.
Where I was killed, where I was buried.

as someone with little to no experience reading translated latin american work, the twilight zone has been more than a great introduction.

nona fernández with the help of natasha wimmer made every detail in this novel come to life with every story intentionally having its own personality and individuality. 

the use of poetry to summarize key events was a strategic and impactful move for me to understand the depth of what was occurring. the use of pop culture, media references, significant events, people or places in discussing a specific victim’s story made their stories more immersive and hauntingly real. as a recent fan of the tv show the twilight zone, it made every reference and allegory more memorable. 

chilean and latin american history is something i want to work in understanding more this 2024. as i find a lot of similarities to my own country’s political climate and most especially culture.

i admire that fernández was very intentional with her language and managed to put the victims and their families in the spotlight. their stories and their bravery is what carried this book and i hope that in the 5th dimension they are free from the horror this world has brought onto them, where they can all be reunited at last. 

i will be reading more of fernández’s work as i can now call myself a certified fan of hers!