The Mexican Gothic

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Book: The Mexican Gothic

Author: Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Genre: Horror

Language: English

“A woman who is not liked is a bitch, and a bitch can hardly do anything: all avenues are closed to her.”

Finally I was able to break the self-imposed jinx of not reading horror genre. Many moons ago I was over-enthusiastic to watch horror movies, be alone or in company to the disapproving look of many. If I think now I drifted away mainly because of the repetitive narrations and concept.

I heard many raving about it on SM. To boot it has won Goodreads 2020 award in horror category.

Noemi, a young woman living her life to the fullest doing what rich socialites do. She was summoned by her father after receiving a disturbing letter from her cousin, Catalina saying her husband is poisoning her.  She was sent from Mexico City to understand things better. In High place, a remote mansion she meets her cousin's husband, his father, cousin, and cousin's son. There are many rules were in place like no smoking, no talking during dinner, so on and so forth. From the beginning Noemi senses the eerie feeling coming out of the house. During the short stay she tries to understand her cousin's condition and in no time she realizes she herself need the rescuing from this godforsaken place.

The house reminded me so much about Manderly of 'Rebecca'. Without giving away much I have to say I really enjoyed this one. Waiting for the screen adaptation to be released soon.