96 pages • 3 hours read
Silvia Moreno-GarciaMexican Gothic
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s Mexican Gothic, Noemí Taboada, a socialite from 1950s Mexico City, travels to El Triunfo to save her cousin Catalina from the Doyle family, English silver barons linked to a sentient fungus that grants immortality to their patriarch, Howard Doyle. Set in a haunted, declining estate, Noemí encounters resistance from the family while uncovering their dark history and supernatural secrets. The book addresses themes of sexual violence.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Silvia Moreno-Garcia's Mexican Gothic is praised for its atmospheric setting, compelling protagonist, and proficient blend of Gothic horror and Mexican culture. Critics appreciate its rich descriptive language and haunting storyline. However, some reviews highlight a slow plot development and predictability in certain twists. Overall, it offers a fresh take on classic horror.
Who Should Read Mexican Gothic?
Ideal for fans of psychological horror and gothic fiction, readers who enjoyed Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier or The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson will appreciate Silvia Moreno-Garcia's Mexican Gothic. Its eerie atmosphere, compelling protagonist, and rich historical context cater to those who love a blend of suspense and supernatural elements.