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A review by carolined314
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Gothic horror romance, with living wallpaper, gruesome mushrooms, vile men, and dark, horrible atmosphere. The extremely agency-filled young female protagonist made it worth it for me, along with the luminous writing.
Graphic: Drug use, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Cannibalism, Murder, and Sexual harassment