lyerin 's review for:

Velvet Was the Night by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

5.0

adventurous dark mysterious sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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I really enjoyed this noir novel set in 1970s Mexico. The government is combatting communism by conspiring against its own citizens. Maite is a secretary, who is quite unhappy with her life.  By happenstance she becomes involved with warring factions and begins to experience the dramatic, harrowing life she has read about.  El Elvis is a wayward member of a militia group, who longs for something unknown. The book is a smoky noir drama, with intrigue, drama, and romance. Very well-written.