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But the story, driven by a mystery whose solution precipitates the climax, is unputdownable. Her protagonist, Emily Neale, is a Mexican girl but of partly English stock.

Her great-grandmother founded the Rosa of Lima orphanage where Emily helps with the inmates, each of whom has a heartbreaking story, from all over Mexico. Emily's beautiful mother disappeared when she was tiny. Emily does not know, though she hears different stories from people in the market who all say they were the last to see her. Her father never talks about her mother.

The gargantuan nun, Mother Agata, who runs the orphanage says that Emily's father "was both terrified that she would be found and terrified that she would not be found. This always happens," adds Mother Agata, who knew Emily's mother, "when someone disappears. Emily lives with her father, with whom she has a peaceful relationship - and yet it is in his house that murder gathers. He collects butterflies, and makes lists of Mexico's lost things: Dubbed a "fable" rather than a novel, the tale of Emily Neale, a Mexican of English descent who collects facts about saints and about female killers I was reminded of Edward Gorey's "Neglected Murderesses" moves quickly and keeps you reading even as it turns toward the dark.

The darkness--and my having The language of this book is so rich and absorbing I was pulled in from the first page.

The Poison That Fascinates

The darkness--and my having guessed some of the secrets perhaps too soon--made me give this four stars rather than five. If four and a half were an option, I would have done that! I cannot wait to read more by Clement. A very strange little book.

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Jennifer Clement's tale of murderous Mexican women, The Poison That Fascinates, leaves Ruth Padel spellbound. The Poison That Fascinates has ratings and 24 reviews. ॐ Pixie said: This book was like a rich dessert. It had a dark, velvety feel to it with its su.

The style reminded me a bit of Jeanette Winterson, but darker and more sinister. Somehow, the book didn't quite come together for me despite the interesting elements and lyrical prose. The facts about female murderers were interesting and provided a nice backdrop for the story of this strange British family living in Mexico City. But the main character, Emily Neale, never really came alive enough for me to be that interested in her story. Aug 08, Andrea rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: This is a brilliant book, the story of a girl whose life is thrown into turmoil when her long-lost cousin arrives unexpectedly.

It can be a bit sick at times, when your mind is screaming at her to wake up to reality and so on , but what a tale! Jan 07, Maggie rated it really liked it. An odd story, but intriguing. I found certain aspects unbelievable but enjoyed it overall. Feb 05, Dani Pen to Paper marked it as dnf. I just couldn't get past page of this - I have precious little time to read during uni terms, and this didn't interest me enough to keep me going.

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View all 3 comments. Dec 21, Katherine rated it liked it. I was very pleasantly surprised - Clement's prose is dense and beautiful. May 04, jj aitken rated it liked it. Finishing jennifer clements books are like waking from a beautiful and simple dream. Nothing complicated or egotistical, yet other worldly and very original.

Very strange book, this reminded me a bit of the Latin American surrealists Marquez, Borges, etc - not only because of the setting in Mexico. It's a quick read actually, but rather creepy. Jan 15, Ricardo Giacomo rated it it was amazing. A both harrowing and beautiful novel.

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Sep 05, Maria rated it really liked it. I registered a book at BookCrossing. Katarzyna rated it liked it Jul 21, Jun 26, Barbara rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: A great novel -- spare and arresting. Couldn't put it down!

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Cuando conoce el secreto que guarda Santiago, su primo, el mismo hombre de quien ella se ha enamorado. Sponsored products related to this item What's this? No trivia or quizzes yet. Auster himself claims that people are so influenced by all the consistent stories that surround them, that they do not see the elements of coincidence, inconsistency and contradiction in their own lives", which I think is a very intersting asersion, and it deserves to be thought in more detail. May 04, jj aitken rated it liked it.

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