Aztec by Gary Jennings

754 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction historical informative slow-paced

Description

Gary Jennings's Aztec is the extraordinary story of the last and greatest native civilization of North America. Told in the words of one of the most robust and memorable characters in modern fiction, Mixtli-Dark Cloud, Aztec reveals the very depth...

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Community Reviews Summary of 333 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
dark 58%
emotional 58%
informative 58%
sad 50%
tense 41%
reflective 25%
challenging 16%
funny 16%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 8%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 45%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

4.08

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