Marc R. Soto

This novella is just another example of the tremendous horror stories (novels and films) being produced in Spain.

A completely original treatment of the vampire myth. I never once felt that I was treading on familiar territory. Lyrical yet savage; hypnotic and dream-like. Definitely of the Spanish horror style. Primal and deeply disturbing. I want to read more by this author.

This was a straight, fast-forward story that took no detours but delivered with each sentence. The author did a great job describing the confused thoughts and mixed feelings of a ten-year-old boy. However, I would have loved if the author had put more focus on David's internal struggle between his own conscience and the mosquito's presence instead of just letting it take over.

I also missed some explanation of the origin of the mosquito and its motivation (besides the obvious...). I imagined show more something like an alien force or the ghost of an ancient creature that took hold of the little bloodsucking pest, or maybe even a hive-like collective mind. But I will never know for sure...

Still, Mosquitos is a recommendable, original horror novella which I enjoyed very much. show less

3 and 1/2 stars

This book was recommended to me by several friends and Goodreads reviews.
Glad I did check it out!

EN UN PUEBLO LLENO DE SECRETOS GUARDADOS POR GENERACIONES, ROGELIO VILLANUEVA REGRESA EN 1961 TRAS AÑOS DESAPARECIDO PARA ASUMIR EL NEGOCIO FAMILIAR. SEIS AÑOS DESPUÉS, SU CADÁVER APARECE DESANGRADO EN LA BAÑERA, CON UNA NOTA CRÍPTICA Y MARCAS SOSPECHOSAS. LO QUE PARECÍA UN SUICIDIO SE CONVIERTE EN UN ASESINATO, DESATANDO UNA INVESTIGACIÓN CON UN FINAL INESPERADO.