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A review by linesiunderline
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Brilliant atmosphere, creepy stuff, a crumbling mansion, dark family secrets, so much gothic ambiance, strong sisterly bonds, and straight up horror - this is Mexican Gothic.
I put off reading this for ages because it was so heavily hyped. I can see why it is compared to Rebecca. It is PERFECT for someone who loves that classic but feels up for something a little bonkers and at times, downright gross. An ideal October read that got a little too out there towards the end for me, but was still ultimately a very satisfying and memorable yarn.
I put off reading this for ages because it was so heavily hyped. I can see why it is compared to Rebecca. It is PERFECT for someone who loves that classic but feels up for something a little bonkers and at times, downright gross. An ideal October read that got a little too out there towards the end for me, but was still ultimately a very satisfying and memorable yarn.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Incest, Infertility, Infidelity, Medical content, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racism, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, and Death
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Confinement, Vomit, and Violence