The Haunting of Alejandra [book review]

This review explores V. Castro’s The Haunting of Alejandra as a powerful portrayal of postpartum depression and generational trauma through the lens of horror and magical realism. Drawing on personal experience, the review highlights how the novel offers an unflinching look at the emotional weight of motherhood and the lasting impact of inherited pain.

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Cornerstone (Minnesota State University, Mankato)
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2025-05-14
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Literature, Magical Realism, García Márquez
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The Haunting of Alejandra [book review]

Cornerstone (Minnesota State University, Mankato)
Literature, Magical Realism, García Márquez
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The Haunting of Alejandra [book review]

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Abstract

This review explores V. Castro’s The Haunting of Alejandra as a powerful portrayal of postpartum depression and generational trauma through the lens of horror and magical realism. Drawing on personal experience, the review highlights how the novel offers an unflinching look at the emotional weight of motherhood and the lasting impact of inherited pain.

Cornerstone (Minnesota State University, Mankato)
Gender equality
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Literature, Magical Realism, García Márquez
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