Why people recommend it
Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia is an imaginative and atmospheric horror-thriller that blends Mexican cinema history with dark occult magic and cursed films. On an episode of The Book Review titled Summer Book Preview and 9 Thrillers to Read, broadcast on July 18, 2024, Gilbert Cruz recommended the novel. He mentioned that the author had a new book out called Silver Nitrate, expressing his anticipation for the title and noting his belief that the story was set within the vibrant and unique backdrop of the Mexican film industry. Cruz highlighted the release as part of his summer reading interests, drawing attention to Moreno-Garcia's signature ability to transport readers into richly detailed historical settings infused with supernatural elements. The recommendation served to spotlight the author's ongoing exploration of genre fiction rooted in Latin American culture, encouraging listeners to pick up the thrilling narrative for their seasonal reading lists.
Who recommended it
- Gilbert Cruz Recommended
Gilbert Cruz — 1 mention
“and she has a new one out called silver nitrate that I believe is set in like the Mexican film industry”