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Gótico by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

237 reviews

briarsreviews's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia is one of the best books I've ever read. Seriously, this inter-text woven with gothic lore, fantasy hijinks, a dash of romance, and riveting plot twists make for an excellent book. I haven't binged a book this hard in a while! 

This book is a wild, roller coaster of a ride full that I couldn't put down. I'm highly impressed with Silvia's incredible writing style, her ability to make the book feel so fast but also move at a pace that only gives us a bit of information at a time. There is foreshadowing galore, and if you're smart enough you'll be able to pick up on the subtle hints the book throws at you...

Overall, this is one of the greatest books I've read in a very long time. It's spooky, it's weird, and it's wild. I absolutely love it.

Sure, it's gorey. And has incest. And has sexual harssment/assault. And a lot of other bad things... But this is the type of fantastical horror I expect out of an incredible gothic writer. 

Five out of five stars. 
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reaja's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

A very compelling plot with very mediocre writing. I think this would have made a five star short story. Perhaps someday it will be adapted into a movie which can cut it down and pick up the pace, as it stands the dynamic plot and loveable characters of Noemí and Francis lift up flat writing into something enjoyable for speed readers.
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aylamarie's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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bookreadingelf's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

It has taken a while for me to get into this book, but once I did it was worth it. This book is a mixture of Wuthering Heights and The Yellow Wallpaper but set in modern* day. I like the eerie feeling this book gave, once I was invested.

*Maybe I should have said more modern, as in they have electricity, cars etc
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bookbelle5_17's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Review of Mexican Gothic 
by Silva Morena Garcia
            Set in Mexico in the 1950s, Noemi is a spoiled rich girl who likes dancing and flirting, but her carefree lifestyle changes when she receives a letter from her newly married cousin that her new husband is poisoning her.  Noemi is sent by her father to check on her cousin.  She soon finds out something sinister is going on, and her cousins’ new family might or might not have ill intentions. 
            The Mexican setting adds a new flavor to this subgenre of horror known as a gothic literature.  It uses the familiar trope of the creepy house that has a life of its own.  I’m paraphrasing a King quote, but here’s a perfect one to describe this house, “to say a house is haunted is to say it’s gone insane”. Noemi isn’t likable, but she’s sympathetic and relatable. I like that she’s selfish and has bad habits, but she cares about her cousin.  She fiercely independent and constantly is saving herself instead of needing her love interest to save her.  There is a creepiness and unsettledness to each family and you’re uncertain whom Noemi can trust.  Garcia created an amazing atmosphere complete mist and creaky floorboards. Garcia has an easy reading writing style and it kept me engaged in the story the whole time.
            
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dreami's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Perfect book for a thriller/ hardcore mystery lover 
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jaedia's review against another edition

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dark mysterious sad tense medium-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? No

5.0

What a great book. The attention to detail is astounding, the storybeats perfectly satisfying. It is deliciously dark with the heart of rebellion. Definitely an author I need to explore further.
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the_friendly_ghost's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

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beckyg1016's review against another edition

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dark medium-paced

3.0

It's a Gothic story in Mexico. That really is the sum of it. 
Nearly every Gothic trope I can think of is used in some way and if you've read a fair amount of Gothic lit, there won't be much that surprises you. If that sounds pedantic and tiresome, this is not the book for you. However, if you read that sentence and think "I LOVE Gothic tropes. I've read so much Gothic Lit and I love it every time!" then you are going to love this book.
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rcbalter's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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