manikahemmerixh 's review for:

Goddess of Filth by V. Castro

4.0

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Feels more like a successful long short story than an in-depth novel. If you look at it with the same expectations as you would for a longer book then it is lacking in detail and character complexity. However, I don't think that Goddess of Filth needs that. It's a short novel that is clearly written with intent. As a woman of color (though not Hispanic) reading this, I thought about my experience in the world. I thought about all the ways I'm taught to perceive myself, to navigate experiences, and the nuances to living as a minority in America (both for myself and others who don't look like me). I think this does exactly what the author wanted it to do, and well.