Wrapping up year three!
This week's book:
Mexican Gothic
By Silvia Moreno-Garcia
This week's book was my Book of the Month selection for July. When I originally ordered it, I didn't really know what to expect, nor was I super psyched about it. I was wrong; I liked this book very much.
It starts out like many other classic Gothic novels. Think the Bronte sisters, then think a little The Yellow Wallpaper and maybe a little Stephen King. The book has more twists and goes into more scary details than a classic Gothic novel did in the past. I also enjoyed that it was a book set in Mexico and told by an Latina woman. Female author and a person of color, score!
I don't want to give away too much, so I'll only say a little about the plot. A strong-willed woman goes to visit her newly-wedded ailing cousin, and when she finally sees her, it turns out her cousin's new family and home are not what they first appear to be. I would definitely recommend this book.
Added note: I was going to ask my sister if she wanted to have the book when I was done, because she loves Mexico, and it turns out she is already listening to the audio book.
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