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astralatlas 's review for:
Mexican Gothic
by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I listened to this book as an audiobook and it was a real struggle to get through 75% of it. Much of the buildup seemed exceedingly repetitive and a lot of the characters seem pretty flat. However, even though I figured out the general shape of the reveal, the last 25% was riveting. Great body horror, fascinating backdrop, biting metaphorical critique of capitalism/colonialism/classism.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Gun violence, Violence, Colonisation
Moderate: Incest, Sexual violence, Suicide, Sexual harassment
Minor: Miscarriage, Schizophrenia/Psychosis