Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
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The fear of succumbing to...
I enjoyed this read, not a minute goes by while invested in the plot, superbly well written work of art by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. There's a provacative interest in the mind of the main character Naiomi with nuances in what it's like having smarts or cold intelligence that definitely is defined throughout this work in this fiction. Even as the story is unveiling horror, it definitely has a hand on being intwined with her and her hopes to figure out the true identity of the gloom...and the Doyles...
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Love love love
I absolutely loved this book. Beautiful imagery and a strong FMC. Couldn’t put it down. 10/10 recommend, absolutely a fantastic read.
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So good
I finished it in one day, couldn’t put it down, wish it didn’t have a cliffhanger🥹 WANT MORE
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Adored
I could not put down this novel. I was dubious with the first chapter—here’s a spunky independent educated young woman who does what she wants being sent to the countryside. Then she gets to the countryside. The vivid descriptions had me thinking I was alongside Noemí. I could feel the chill of the mountain fog. I really liked the characters, too. Francis’s internal struggle is palpable. Visceral horror with a satisfying ending.
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THIS IS A GOTHIC MASTERPIECE
This book gave me all that I needed! I really enjoyed the FMC and without a doubt the rest of the characters. Every single character was essential to the plot and it made the reading experience even better. The historical period the book is based it made even more eerie, added to the mystery as everything was still moving from the mystery of the pre-industrialized world to modern. The headstrongness of the aged characters to remain in maintain what was viewed as traditional and proper was an obvious struggle of the time to maintain control to what was once a safe status or way of being. Going from the modern setting that is Mexico city at the time to an a small town abandoned by time, walking into this old used to be wonderful home. was so deliciously accurate, realistic as well as the place falling apart rotting down the beams not only by time but by the change in morals over time (there is obviously a more sickening moral theme in this book) but again it felt so true, so very much accurate. Naomi was my favorite character overall, she was so headstrong and a young women of her time, and I LOVE that! she did get on my nerves sometimes but it would not have made sense for her to leave when I screamed at her that she should have. I think their relationship was fine but definitely temporary, a relationship that is created out need for support and survival, but that once the characters have heads and moved on their might finds themselves separating. The ending was perfect, if could change anything I would have killed Francis, I truly feel like killing the tree with roots and all works best unless the author plans on a sequel. If getting readers to know and learn more about Mexico during this time and how some parts were as similar as their first-world counter parts than she did a great job. As well as the mystical parts that came a long with the indigenous/Spanish culture that brewed in all parts of Mexico. I would not change a thing about this, maybe killing Francis. I would read a sequel, but if Francis and Naomi are end game i probably would not enjoy as much. thank you for giving the wonderful opportunity to read this book. it was such a great experience. NetGalley
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Great concept
I got this book because I really liked the story concept (plus a beautiful cover!) and I was craving for a good suspense. I really wanted to like it, but I couldn't read through. Not because of what was written but because of how it was written. I felt the manner of writing was overintellectualised. I like books that tells ten sentences in one, not one sentences divided in ten. Again, I love the concept (mysterious, suspenseful, in 1950's).
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Proceed with caution
So I finished this book. I don't remember exactly what made me pick this up. But I loved the main character after a page or two in. So I wanted to read the rest. I read it cautiously and in the daytime, because I didn't want to loose sleep over it. I loved so many things about this book. This book is a gem. I do not want to give out spoilers so I will not mention much else. Now I am not sure I would read it again, in a while. The book was good. But it is so intensely horrifying the second time reading it because you have a mild understanding of the things going on in this story. Read it slowly. Let the story unfold.
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Not a good read
I was expecting more Mexican folklore and was very disappointed. All the mushroom nonsense and story was less than enjoyable. The ending was expected. 100% do not recommend. The cover is nicely done, about the only thing good from this book.
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