50 pages • 1 hour read
Isabel CañasThe Hacienda
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas is a 2022 suspense novel that follows Beatriz Hernández Valenzuela, a Mestiza woman who marries Rodolfo Solórzano for security but discovers their new home, Hacienda San Isidro, is haunted. With the help of Padre Andrés, a priest hiding a secret, Beatriz battles supernatural forces, confronting her traumatic past and the house's vengeful spirit. The book contains depictions of sexual assault, sexual exploitation, racism, colorism, graphic violence, and gore.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Isabel Cañas's The Hacienda garners acclaim for its lush, gothic atmosphere and immersive historical setting. Critics praise the book's suspenseful plot and strong characterizations. However, some find the pacing uneven and the narrative occasionally predictable. Overall, it is seen as a compelling read that balances romance and supernatural intrigue effectively.
Who Should Read The Hacienda?
Lovers of gothic horror and historical fiction will find The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas captivating. Perfect for fans of Silvia Moreno-Garcia's Mexican Gothic and Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House, this novel blends supernatural elements with post-Revolutionary Mexican history in an eerie, atmospheric setting.