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Summary: A culture, an invasion and one man's story
Review: This is one of the most detailed depictions of an entire culture one is likely to find in fiction. It is also one of the most enthralling stories you will encounter, as an old Aztec "dictates" his autobiography, at the dictate of the king of Spain, to a Catholic prelate, who is horrified at each new installment of Mixtli's saga. A tale of courage and love and tragedy, "Aztec" is probably the best book ever to describe the clash of cultures, the inhumanity of the winner, the ignominy of the loser and the immorality of imperialism. A major achievement that author Gary Jennings has not been able to equal, though he's tried, especially in "The Journeyer," his take on the adventures of Marco Polo.
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Summary: Good Read
Review: This book telliported me to 14th century Mexico. I didn't want to put it down once I picked it up, afraid I would miss out on something. The only question I have now is, whens the movie. To make this into a move five yaers ago would not have done justice to it. Now with all the computer advances NOW IS THE TIME.
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Summary: The best 1000 pages around!
Review: This book was about 1000 pages long and I wish it didn't end. It was so good. Considering that the history of Mexico is something many Americans know or care little about, I would highly recommend this book to change those perceptions.Had a man like Mixtli been in charge, perhaps Spanish would not have been the language of Mexico today. The main character Mixtli is so deep and his perceptions of things around him are so engrossing. What he accomplished during his lifetime (if he were not fictionalized) would be greater than anyone in history. I have read The Journeyer and Raptor (both phenomenal in their own right) also by Mr. Jennings and see alot of recurring themes. His main character is a wanderer that meets all the great people of the era and experience all of life's pleasures and horrors from human sacrifice to incest to homosexuality. Most of these topics can make us cringe but Mr. Jennings has a way of making these things sound provacative and compelling. His descriptions of events seem to always consist of just the right number of words.
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Summary: There's Gary Jennings, and there's everyone else.
Review: This Gary Jennings novel is so magnificent in every conceivable aspect, that the shadow of this book and the joy I received from reading it, will fall over every other book I ever read.
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Summary: Long, long and long
Review: Though I give the man credit for exploring the culture and history of the Aztecs so deeply, I can't say that I enjoyed the book. I felt no connection or emotions for any of the characters. In fact, my strongest feeling was usually one of repulsion. If you really want to know ALL the gory deatils of Aztec history, then by all means read this book. If you are looking for a historical fiction to transport you to another time, try something else.
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Summary: It changed me...
Review: This book changed me. It is one of the best books I've ever read. I recommend it highly to everyone. I have read it 4 times now and I continue to discover. It truly transports you back in time and the dreams I have while reading AZTEC are vivid & colorful. READ THIS BOOK!
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Summary: One of two books you would want on a deserted island.
Review: I read Aztec for the first time over 15 years ago. I am now reading it for the 86th time and it is still new to me. Every time I read it is like visiting an old friend. No other work (music, art or literature) has ever touched me the way this book has. You are instantaly transported back in time to an ancient civilization and you never want to leave. My only hope is that it is never translated into a movie or miniseries. Gary Jenning's descriptive narrative could not be done justice on the screen. HOLLYWOOD, LEAVE THIS ONE ALONE!
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Summary: The greatest book I ever laid eyes on
Review: If you want a book that will not let you put it down read "Aztec". As I read through this book I became more and more involved. I could not put this book down. I felt as if I was feeling the pain, love, and excitement of the ancient mexica. You will experience everything the character went through as if you were involved in the conflict. This book brought out every emotion the main character was feeling and I have never read a book that has done that. I praise this book and I have already started reading it again.
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Summary: Aztec
Review: First book to ever make me cry... excellent historical fiction novel, full of intensity, love, anger, and information. Jennings did a fine job in combining these elements into the story of the Aztecs!
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Summary: Excellent book
Review: It starts a little slow but watch out. Once this book gets going you will not be able to put it down. One of the best books I have EVER read.
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