Aztec by Gary Jennings

754 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction historical informative slow-paced

Description

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 depths of Aztec civil...

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Moods

adventurous 90%
dark 54%
emotional 54%
informative 54%
sad 54%
tense 45%
reflective 27%
challenging 18%
funny 18%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 9%

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

4.06

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