Has anyone read Carmen Mola? Is it worth it?
I've been recommended to read 'The Girl in the Photo' and I'm not sure whether to dive in. They say it's pretty dark Spanish noir. What's it like? Is it one of those page-turners or does it get tedious?
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If you're into dark, unfiltered noir novels, you'll be hooked; if you're looking for something light, it's not your book. *La chica de la foto* is brutal, with fast-moving plots and really well-developed characters, but it has some pretty intense passages that aren't for everyone. Most people who start it finish it in one sitting, so if you're drawn to that raw Spanish thriller style, it's absolutely worth diving into.
Don't expect a book that'll leave you feeling peaceful after you've read it. Mola writes hard-boiled crime fiction that really gets under your skin, with twisted plots and dark characters, so if that puts you off, better not waste your time. That said, what works really well is reading the first 30-40 pages in a bookstore or downloading a sample before you buy it; that way you can see if the pace and tone hook you without any risk. The book is addictive because the chapters are short and it keeps pushing you forward, but clearly it's not for everyone - it totally depends on how much you can handle the intensity without feeling overwhelmed.
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