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bluestar_apologist's review against another edition
The narrator had a monotone voice.
cmcaus's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
books_w_bex's review against another edition
3.0
Noemí receives a cryptic letter from her newlywed cousin that causes her to travel to her cousin and her husband’s home. There she finds her cousin “sick” and some weird shit happening all around the house. The hubby lives with the rest of his bizarre family and the only person that’s kind to her is his sweet cousin, Francis. As the happenings around the house keep getting weirder, Noemí realizes some wilder is afoot and is in a mission to get herself, her cousin and Francis way the hell away from there.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Liked
* This was a unique and well-written story.The concepts herein were extremely creative. Unlike anything I’ve ever read.
* The second half of the book went very quickly
* Francis was a sweet character, a good heart that grew from a shit family
* Noemí was a force. She was a great protagonist.
Disliked
* The first half was slow. This book took me longer to read than any other book this year. It didn’t hold my attention long enough.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Liked
* This was a unique and well-written story.The concepts herein were extremely creative. Unlike anything I’ve ever read.
* The second half of the book went very quickly
* Francis was a sweet character, a good heart that grew from a shit family
* Noemí was a force. She was a great protagonist.
Disliked
* The first half was slow. This book took me longer to read than any other book this year. It didn’t hold my attention long enough.
emmatheclever's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
story_of_steph's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
3.75
3.75 Rounded up.
Mexican Gothic started with promise—my favourite spooky and gothic setting, rich with cultural detail, and a strong-willed female main character. However, as the story unfolded, the reveal of the danger lurking in the house left me feeling underwhelmed and, frankly, a bit icked out. The ending didn't quite live up to the atmospheric buildup, and I found myself wishing for a more satisfying conclusion. Despite its flaws, the novel still offers a unique take on the gothic genre and sheds light on important themes of colonialism, classism, and familial secrets. Overall, a decent read but fell short of my expectations.
Mexican Gothic started with promise—my favourite spooky and gothic setting, rich with cultural detail, and a strong-willed female main character. However, as the story unfolded, the reveal of the danger lurking in the house left me feeling underwhelmed and, frankly, a bit icked out. The ending didn't quite live up to the atmospheric buildup, and I found myself wishing for a more satisfying conclusion. Despite its flaws, the novel still offers a unique take on the gothic genre and sheds light on important themes of colonialism, classism, and familial secrets. Overall, a decent read but fell short of my expectations.
nightwithbooks's review against another edition
1.0
Авторката обича да слуша гласът си, но докато го прави не казва нищо. Книгата е скромните 278 страници, а аз имах чувството, че са 2000. Действието, ако изобщо има такова е бавно и се точи като черва. Хорър? Къде беше ужасът? Може би в началото имаше нещо за пъзльовци като мен, но веднъж хванаш ли стила на писане ти става ясно, че ужасът е само в главата на Силвия Морено-Гарсия. Имаше доста гнусни описания и сцени, но според мен бяха тип шок-фактор и не допринасяха с много към сюжета или действието му. Голяма мъка! 278 страници за 4 дни. Абсолютно ненужни повторения, които ако ги нямаше историята щеше да е 50 страници. А лошото е, че това би я подобрило. Дали защото не можах да де свържа с нито един от героите или защото не ми пукаше за тях ми беше много трудно да оправя и още не съм Агнес и Алис, Франсис и Флоранс ги усетих накрая поне. При наличието на толкова имена... И като стана въпрос за героите всички са ужасни хора, но не съм сигурна, че всички са написани като такива
mothofpower's review against another edition
5.0
been wanting to read this for ages and it did not disappoint! so phenomenally written and spooky, intense, but also fun. i am such a fan of moreno-garcia’s writing
t_time's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0