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Mexican Gothic
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This was a fantastically brutal, clever, and fast-paced read. It reminded me a lot of the movie Crimson Peak (starring Tom Hiddleson, aka Loki). Very gothic, a fair bit of squeamish gore; but so clever! Don’t be led astray by this cover; it’s very horror and does not let up. So be aware if that is not your thing then you may not be in the category of folks that love this novel.
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Reading Progress
June 30, 2020
– Shelved
June 30, 2020
– Shelved as:
maybe-to-read
October 19, 2020
– Shelved as:
own-ebook
October 24, 2020
– Shelved as:
to-read
November 4, 2021
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18.0%
November 7, 2021
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22.0%
"This is very intriguing. I’m just having a hard time finding reading time. No fault to the book for that."
November 9, 2021
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39.0%
"This is starting to become creepy enough to warrant only daytime readings (or at least not right before bed)."
November 10, 2021
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61.0%
"I dunno how our lead gal can trust any food or drink given to her in this house.
I’d have made friends with the kitchen staff or just wandered down there to check on the food prep by now.
She can figure out that paint, mold, etc. can cause hallucinations but somehow she is ignorant to the food/drink risk?
Seems odd�"
I’d have made friends with the kitchen staff or just wandered down there to check on the food prep by now.
She can figure out that paint, mold, etc. can cause hallucinations but somehow she is ignorant to the food/drink risk?
Seems odd�"
November 11, 2021
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72.0%
"Woah!!
So I guessed a few things correct about the situation but I certainly didn’t take it as far or as creepy/icky/awful as the story has.
This is absolutely engrossing, fascinating, and horrifying all at once. I almost don’t want it to end because I’m just thrilled to be getting chills from it."
So I guessed a few things correct about the situation but I certainly didn’t take it as far or as creepy/icky/awful as the story has.
This is absolutely engrossing, fascinating, and horrifying all at once. I almost don’t want it to end because I’m just thrilled to be getting chills from it."
November 11, 2021
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84.0%
"I feel like the big reveal was a huge climax, and yet there’s 100 pages to go and an obvious second climax still to come. Wonderfully clever pacing to keep the reader on edge and piqued but not too overwhelmed."
May 1, 2023
– Shelved as:
own-print
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I haven’t been as eager to read this as most people seem to be but Crimson Peak is one of my favourite movies so you’ve entirely sold me on this!
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I can’t think of anything more perfect to compare it to than Crimson Peak. It’s a bit more depraved perhaps; but overall less gory I’d say. The old Victorian house is essentially a character, and the women entering/investigating the family spurring romance is all perfectly in-line with a Penny Dreadful story. Honestly, the twists felt just like watching Crimson Peak the first time. I also love Crimson Peak. As I was reading I was imagining done in that style with wonderful actors and can just see the amazing movie this would make. I normally don’t imagine books as movies but the descriptions and setting just seemed to lend my brain perfect images (and yes Hiddleson is one of the characters in my head!)
I honestly can’t say enough good things about this.
The only warning I’d give to someone going in is to expect the unexpected. It’s got some squeamish moments (again it is horror); but well worth it!
I've been interested in this one, thank you for your review!
