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A review by jupitervivienne
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
dark
mysterious
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? It's complicated
3.75
Great addition to the universe of gothic literature. It has tons of classic gothic tropes—somnambulism, the blurred line between sanity and insanity, haunts, etc., and was a fun read. I was slightly disappointed by the ending and felt it was a bit rushed after such a grand climax, but overall I enjoyed the story and thought it explored the horrors of colonialism and eugenics well.
Graphic: Racism and Cannibalism
Moderate: Incest, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, and Colonisation