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A review by carrots02
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Noemi is fierce, loving, and whip smart. Stunning modern magical realism/horror that tackles colonial violence and violence against women. A beautifully terrifying look at what it takes to fight back set in a decrepit house in the mountains of rural Mexico. Mycology, anthropology, and mystery abound! Heavy on gore, violence, and psychological terror.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Incest, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail