#ourshareofnight

Our Share Of Night spoke to me for a multitude of reasons - firstly, the eye-catching artwork on the front cover and a “buy me now,” synopsis and that it’s also a work of translated fiction (by Megan McDowell). Janel from @keeperofpages and I knew we simply had to read it together as it was ticking every single one of our fictional boxes. ⁣ ⁣ This is not a story for the faint-hearted. At its core, this is a novel that doesn’t hold back on horrific violence, disturbing imagery and a slightly fever dream turn of narrative. It follows a father and son, Juan and Gaspar who have recently lost their wife/mother. Juan is constantly on the move with his son to try and protect him from his mother’s demonic family. However, it’s not long before Juan can no longer deny the part he has to play in a terrifying and dangerous ritual. ⁣ ⁣ This book is so imaginative and unlike anything I’ve ever read before. I didn’t know what was going on for the vast majority of the story but the writing is so captivating and richly detailed that I really didn’t care for any minor confusion I might have felt. Does it always make sense? Not really but it’s worth every bit of effort, especially if you’re a fan of something a little bit different. ⁣ ⁣ Our Share Of Night is full of heady, fantastical moments which coupled with the tension and horror, makes for an incredibly vivid and engaging read, if of course you are able to handle the more gruesome and perhaps more triggering aspects of the story. I am so eager now to get to the other two Mariana Enriquez books I have on my shelves - this is an author that has caught my attention with such a unique and powerful story. ⁣ ⁣ Five perfect stars 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 ⁣ #bookstagramuk #scottishbookstagrammer #bookreviewingisfun #reviewingbooksonthegram #ourshareofnight #marianaenriquez #translatedfictionreview #buddyreadswithjanel #horrorfictionwriting #fivestarreads2023 https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp-6WIsrteo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=