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A review by michelareads
Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
5.0
Set in 1993 in Mexico City, Silver Nitrate follows a sound editor and a former soap opera star as they stumble onto an occultist who made a curious film decades before. I won't say more about the plot, it's too good and I'm afraid to spoil it! But let me tell you, this supernatural horror story is fantastic. I already know it's one of my favorite reads of this year for sure.
It's exquisitely dark, blending occultism, magic, Nazism, and lots of love for movies. Following the unique adventure of Montserrat, a fearless badass and passionate sound editor, and her best friend Tristan, a bit coward but charming and with a good heart, was truly a pleasure: their friendship, which started when they were children, is so well written that they seemed truly real people to me. But this is what impressed and charmed me the most: how the author was able to explore so many topics in such an organic and thrilling way, from Mexican culture, horror movies production, sound editing, alcohol and fame, dark magic and old runes... alternating action to more reflective moments until the story reached its fantastic finale. Honestly, there's not a single thing I didn't love about Silver Nitrate.
I would not only recommend to read this book, but if possible to listen to the audiobook as well: Gisela Chipe did an amazing job and you'll fully dive into this great story.
Is Silvia Moreno-Garcia a new favorite author already? Yes, yes she is. And now I'm going to buy all her books, rip my bank account.
5 stars.
ps. every book or movie that includes the song "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" immediately gets a piece of my heart: it's the most perfect song to accompany any kind of spooky art for me.
It's exquisitely dark, blending occultism, magic, Nazism, and lots of love for movies. Following the unique adventure of Montserrat, a fearless badass and passionate sound editor, and her best friend Tristan, a bit coward but charming and with a good heart, was truly a pleasure: their friendship, which started when they were children, is so well written that they seemed truly real people to me. But this is what impressed and charmed me the most: how the author was able to explore so many topics in such an organic and thrilling way, from Mexican culture, horror movies production, sound editing, alcohol and fame, dark magic and old runes... alternating action to more reflective moments until the story reached its fantastic finale. Honestly, there's not a single thing I didn't love about Silver Nitrate.
I would not only recommend to read this book, but if possible to listen to the audiobook as well: Gisela Chipe did an amazing job and you'll fully dive into this great story.
Is Silvia Moreno-Garcia a new favorite author already? Yes, yes she is. And now I'm going to buy all her books, rip my bank account.
5 stars.
ps. every book or movie that includes the song "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" immediately gets a piece of my heart: it's the most perfect song to accompany any kind of spooky art for me.