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A review by angethology
The Jaguar Mask by Michael J. DeLuca
2.0
"Nobody in the city wanted to know what anybody else was hiding."
Felipe is a cab driver and crosses path with ex detective El Bufo, who then gets dangerously entangled in a murder investigation. The premise itself is very interesting, incorporating the history and politics of Guetemala while using magical realism as a framework for societal issues and character development.
However, I do feel that the introduction includes a lot of information dumping that feels slightly too clumsy, and as a result is hard to follow. There are certain scenes that are individually really enjoyable to read, but the cohesive overarching picture is difficult to comprehend. I do enjoy Felipe as a character, especially with the mask part of the story. Had potential but unfortunately just not my cup of tea.
Thank you Stelliform Press and BookSirens for the arc, all opinions are my own.
Felipe is a cab driver and crosses path with ex detective El Bufo, who then gets dangerously entangled in a murder investigation. The premise itself is very interesting, incorporating the history and politics of Guetemala while using magical realism as a framework for societal issues and character development.
However, I do feel that the introduction includes a lot of information dumping that feels slightly too clumsy, and as a result is hard to follow. There are certain scenes that are individually really enjoyable to read, but the cohesive overarching picture is difficult to comprehend. I do enjoy Felipe as a character, especially with the mask part of the story. Had potential but unfortunately just not my cup of tea.
Thank you Stelliform Press and BookSirens for the arc, all opinions are my own.