45 pages 1 hour read

Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Velvet Was the Night

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Reviews & Readership

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Velvet Was the Night by Silvia Moreno-Garcia is a compelling noir tale set in 1970s Mexico. Reviewers praise its atmospheric setting and richly drawn characters, especially the complex, flawed protagonists. However, some found the pacing uneven and felt the narrative lacked in suspense. Overall, it is celebrated for its evocative prose and historical depth, appealing to fans of both noir fiction and historical novels.

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Who Should Read Velvet Was the Night?

A reader who enjoys Velvet Was the Night by Silvia Moreno-Garcia would likely appreciate gritty, noir thrillers with a historical context. Fans of The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler or The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón will be captivated by the dark, atmospheric storytelling and complex characters that navigate 1970s Mexico.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Latin American Literature
Historical Fiction
Themes
Identity: Femininity
Identity: Masculinity
Society: Politics & Government
Topics
History: World