It's no wonder this book was optioned by Milojo Productions and set up to be a limited series at Hulu. It's dark, incredible atmospheric, gothic and cerebral. I can't wait to watch this series and compare to the plot of the book, hopefully Noemi holds up as a strong character that we can all root for. Minus one star because I did feel like the story stalled there in the middle with a lot of action in the last 50 pages, but there are a lot of writers guilty of the same pacing.

Cute tie-in with a paper doll and everything. Book clubs would enjoy this. I appreciate it isn’t simply a list of high school English class questions, but rather a collection meant to provoke thought and promote discussion.

This was not the book as expected so not sure how to review it. I cannot use the bookclub kit without reading the book.

This was really interesting. I thought it included the book- my mistake-but reading the material convinced me I needed to get the book. The details were fascinating.

I read Mexican Gothic and loved it, so when I saw this book club kit, I knew I had to try it. The kit includes a letter from the author which gives a brief but informative background on the early history of Mexico and how it was exploited by the British. It also includes discussion questions that are pretty typical for a book club kit. What really stood out was the playlist included by the author. I am a huge fan of author-made playlists because they enhance the reading experience, and it can lead to great book club conversations. The provided information on gothic literature and domestic noir is interesting as well. The only part of the kit I'm not sure about is the printable Noemi doll. It feels a bit young to include this kind of activity because it contrasts with the rest of the kit. As a former high school teacher and the current leader of an adult book club, I highly suggest this book club kit. It provides great talking points and will lead to discussions that delve deeper than surface level comprehension.

I was mistaken and did not realise this was a book club resource. However, the content looks interesting for when I do get a copy of Mexican Gothic. I especially loved the fashion element. The use of graphics and the inspiration behind it was incredible.

This was a really fun book club kit for Mexican Gothic, which my book club is currently reading. One of my favorite parts was the “dress up Noemí” section, I love the outfits and paper doll included. This is a really fun activity! I appreciated learning more about gothic romances and domestic noirs. The playlist was another very nice touch and I’m excited to listen to it! The discussion questions were well-designed. I would recommend this for any book club or anyone interested in learning more about the author and her writing process. Thank you to Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Penguin Random House Library Resources, and Netgalley for a free book club kit in exchange for honest feedback.

This is good for a book club. I has discussion topics and questions to help lead you through book club discussions

This was a short book club guide that was very well thought out and included a spotify playlist. The discussion questions were appropriate

Not a bad book club guide, but the questions were very surface level and generic. Would have liked them to dig a bit deeper. I did like the addition of the playlist- it was very original!

I didn't like the book "Mexican Gothic" but I loved the Book Club Kit. The Spotify playlist is a nice touch, but the guiding discussion questions add a lot to the story.

The Mexican Gothic Book Club Kit is a wonderful supplement to the original novel...think along the lines of DVD Extras. It is dessert for the reader that just did not want the book's world to end. I particularly loved the little bit of historical background and the suggested musical playlist. A family member spotted the paper doll graphics and now wants to print them out and borrow my copy of the book.

A great addition for book clubs. The extra information on the area was great and I loved the paper dolls.

This is an excellent resource to accompany “Mexican Gothic”. The history really helps readers get a better understanding of the context within the story. I am ALWAYS a fan of a playlist to go with the book and that would make planning a book club so much easier and fun.

This brings some interesting context to the setting and to the genre of Mexican Gothic.
I loved it also includes a playlist and even a little paper doll to dress up with looks the character from the book wears throughout the story. which might be nice if you have kids
And of course it also includes questions for the book club that were ok, nothing particularly creative..

I loved the vintage vibe of this story.
Although some parts felt drawn out, it was definitely an interesting dive into the family.

Really cute book club kit with photos of character outfits, a letter from the author and discussion questions. The questions spurred a lot of thought on the book and add to a book club discussion.

This is a support guide to any group reading Mexican Gothic. It gives you an introduction by the author and then a series of questions about the text are there for groups to use when discussing the novel. There are some supportive short essays which support the context of the novel (e.g. the style of gothic the novel alludes to).

I found this quite interesting to read after reading the novel and can see it would be useful to readers from book groups.

Absolutely breathtaking read. I'm a big fan of Silvia Moreno-Garcia and I was not disappointed.

Colonial horror, haunted houses, and delicious world-building. This was one of my most anticipated reads of 2020 and for good reason.

I read all of Mexican Gothic in one sitting...it is unputdownable!

It is dripping with gothic dysfunction and horror. So much of the horror is unspoken and not given a name which makes it even more haunting. much like the family dysfunction and manipulation. Mexican Gothic is moody, atmospheric, captivating, and should be now considered a classic.

This kit gives some background information on both the setting and the genre, particularly [regarding the latter] differentiating gothic from domestic noir and discussing the highs and lows of these genres.

It has the usual book club kit review questions.

There is a music mix list, which is a little odd as it clearly will not be the cup of tea of everyone who might enjoy the book.

And there is a fashion related activity to close out the kit.