Book Review of Aura by Carlos Fuentes
Book Review of Aura by Carlos Fuentes A Gothic and Magical Realist Masterpiece Genre: Novella, magical realism, gothic. Synopsis: The story is narrated in the second person, which is rare in literature and creates a deeply immersive experience for the reader. The protagonist, Felipe Montero, is a young historian who one day finds a newspaper advertisement seeking someone to organize and complete the memoirs of a deceased general. The job is offered in the home of the general's widow, Consuelo, who lives in a dark and decaying house in the center of Mexico City. When Felipe arrives at the house, he is captivated by Consuelo’s niece, Aura, a mysterious and alluring young woman with whom he develops an intense connection. As the story progresses, the relationship between Felipe, Aura, and Consuelo becomes increasingly strange and disturbing. The house and its […]
