A review by aanna
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

3.0

I like a gothic house book, and this was a good one, but nothing outstanding. Silvia Moreno-Garcia's writing style is straightforward, taking the reader directly through the action without leaving much room for ambiguity or interpretation, which is usually one of my favorite things about a gothic mystery (eg Shirley Jackson). But sometimes it is nice to just read for the story -- and it is very readable. Though it was somewhat slow to get going, I read Mexican Gothic quickly and always wanted to know what would happen next. The '50s Mexico setting was cool but not utilized enough. I did love the haunting element, and I'll leave it a mystery for anyone planning to read this. If you were interested in Mexican Gothic by the description, I'd say go for it! If you wouldn't normally go for the genre, maybe skip this one.