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Noemí Taboada

The protagonist of the novel, this character travels to a remote Mexican village to assess the health of her cousin.

Catalina

The cousin of the protagonist, this character married hastily and moved to a remote Mexican village, where she fell ill. In a concerning letter, she reports being poisoned and hearing voices in the walls.

Virgil Doyle

The husband of the protagonist's husband, this character says he cares about his wife's health but really only cares about her money and genes.

Francis Doyle

This quirky character has an interest in spores and mushrooms and is unlike the boys the protagonist knows back home.

Howard Doyle

The patriarch of the family, this character has extended his life by ingesting and bonding with a fungus. With his body breaking down, he plans to migrate his soul into the body of one of his offspring.

Florence Doyle

This stern and...

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