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A review by vexatiousbird
The Haunting of Alejandra by V. Castro
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I expected gloomy gothic literature and this went all the way into horror territory, but I’m not mad about it. Very deep feminist themes. Good creepy moments. Mostly well-written, except I found the dialogue stilted and the plot was a little meandering. Interesting ancestral characters, but side characters were a little bland. Sometimes felt like it was trying too hard, but overall good.
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Child death, Gore, Colonisation, Sexual assault, Infidelity, and Sexual content