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Narrated by:
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Frankie Corzo
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Written by:
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Silvia Moreno-Garcia
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “It’s Lovecraft meets the Brontës in Latin America, and after a slow-burn start Mexican Gothic gets seriously weird.”—The Guardian
ONE OF TIME’S 100 BEST MYSTERY AND THRILLER BOOKS OF ALL TIME • WINNER OF THE LOCUS AWARD • NOMINATED FOR THE BRAM STOKER AWARD
ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, NPR, The Washington Post, Tordotcom, Marie Claire, Vox, Mashable, Men’s Health, Library Journal, Book Riot, LibraryReads
An isolated mansion. A chillingly charismatic aristocrat. And a brave socialite drawn to expose their treacherous secrets. . . . From the author of Gods of Jade and Shadow comes “a terrifying twist on classic gothic horror” (Kirkus Reviews) set in glamorous 1950s Mexico.
After receiving a frantic letter from her newly-wed cousin begging for someone to save her from a mysterious doom, Noemí Taboada heads to High Place, a distant house in the Mexican countryside. She’s not sure what she will find—her cousin’s husband, a handsome Englishman, is a stranger, and Noemí knows little about the region.
Noemí is also an unlikely rescuer: She’s a glamorous debutante, and her chic gowns and perfect red lipstick are more suited for cocktail parties than amateur sleuthing. But she’s also tough and smart, with an indomitable will, and she is not afraid: Not of her cousin’s new husband, who is both menacing and alluring; not of his father, the ancient patriarch who seems to be fascinated by Noemí; and not even of the house itself, which begins to invade Noemi’s dreams with visions of blood and doom.
Her only ally in this inhospitable abode is the family’s youngest son. Shy and gentle, he seems to want to help Noemí, but might also be hiding dark knowledge of his family’s past. For there are many secrets behind the walls of High Place. The family’s once colossal wealth and faded mining empire kept them from prying eyes, but as Noemí digs deeper she unearths stories of violence and madness.
And Noemí, mesmerized by the terrifying yet seductive world of High Place, may soon find it impossible to ever leave this enigmatic house behind.
“It’s as if a supernatural power compels us to turn the pages of the gripping Mexican Gothic.”—The Washington Post
“Mexican Gothic is the perfect summer horror read, and marks Moreno-Garcia with her hypnotic and engaging prose as one of the genre’s most exciting talents.”—Nerdist
“A period thriller as rich in suspense as it is in lush ’50s atmosphere.”—Entertainment Weekly
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What the critics say
“An inspired mash-up of Jane Eyre, Ann Radcliffe’s The Mysteries of Udolpho, Dracula, Rebecca and that 1958 classic sci-fi movie, The Blob . . . Inventive and smart, [Mexican Gothic is] injecting the Gothic formula with some fresh blood.”—NPR’s Fresh Air
“Stylish and edgy. . . While the book draws inspiration from Gothic classics like Rebecca and Jane Eyre—there is a spunky female protagonist and an ancient house filled with disturbing secrets—its archly intelligent tone and insightful writing make Mexican Gothic an original escape to an eerie world.”—New York Times
“[An] irresistibly dark feminist reimagining of the Gothic fantasy novel . . . It’s all wonderfully creepy, blending chilling scenes of horror with classic Gothic tropes for a seductive and subversive tale. A book to devour in a few—very thrilling—sittings.”—Vanity Fair
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- Giselle
- 2021-03-11
Wonderful
I have nothing but praise for the narrator. She presented the story in such a manner that I felt as if I was with Noemi and experiencing all that she went through. Author Silva Moreno-Garcia has a new fan. Well done!
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Tata
- 2020-11-12
Narrator could be better
narrator was sort of boring but could be the way she perceived the characters to be. the story was good but not a "page turner".
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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- Robin P.
- 2021-03-13
great story, sub par narration
great story! terrible narration which I found distracting at times. context is everything am i right?
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- Adam Drew
- 2021-01-25
Phenomenal!
When I first saw the title, I thought "Hm, a little on the nose," and it turns out, I was right in the best possible way. This is a book that wears its influences on its sleeve, never shying away from being as intensely Gothic as possible. References to Stoker, Poe, Wollstonecraft Shelley, and Gilman abound, and Moreno-Garcia rewards you for catching them. It's an absolute treat.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Anonymous User
- 2023-05-28
Gets better with every chapter
Started out so so be patient. Extremely original for this genre. Keeps you guessing until the end. Narrator was great. Would love to see this as a series.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Meghan Hadley
- 2020-07-31
weird and wonderful
This story was creepy and unsettling in the best way. Very original.
I had one issue with the narrator - it was hard to tell what was internal vs external dialogue. I wasnt always sure if the character said certain things to others or was just thinking them. Otherwise it was very well done!
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- Kindle Customer
- 2021-01-21
Must Read.
Mexican Gothic was a fantastic read. Narrator did a great job! highly recommend the book
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- Andrea Bezanson
- 2023-03-11
Good social horror
I’ll agree that the narration on this one was a little robotic which deadened the drama in places but I really enjoyed the story
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- Jenna
- 2023-05-08
Good
It’s was a good listen. Reader was really great! The story started slow, so slow I couldn’t get in to it for a long time but the back half was REALLY good.
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- Beeee
- 2021-03-14
a good surprise
I don't usually read this genre, but I found myself unable to stop listening. Frankie's performance/voice really draws you in.
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