a maliche by Laura Esquivel

a maliche

Laura Esquivel

191 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

When Malinalli, a member of the tribe conquered by the Aztec warriors, first meets Cortés, she -- like many -- believes that he is the reincarnated forefather god of her tribe. Naturally, she assumes that her task is to help Cortés destroy the Azt...

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Community Reviews Summary of 269 reviews

Moods

reflective 76%
emotional 61%
challenging 38%
adventurous 30%
dark 30%
sad 30%
informative 23%
inspiring 15%
lighthearted 15%
relaxing 15%
hopeful 7%
mysterious 7%
tense 7%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 35%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | N/A: 7% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 23%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.14

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