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Summary: Powerful and moving
Review: Powerful and moving account of the Aztec life, culture and their dismal enslavement by the conquerors. While ficitional, it stays true to historical facts and paints a vivid picture of a culture thought dead, but kept very much alive in its many descendants. It pays homage to the survivor spirit of the Nahuan people. Gary did his research well. I highly recommend his book.
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Summary: Simply the best book I ever read.
Review: Aztec is an absolutely wonderful book! Jennings has done a great job. The story is very captivating. I actually found myself caring for Mixtli and sharing his griefs, joys, victories, etc. With the arrival of Cortes, I felt a tinge of sadness knowing what would happen. Though the story starts off slow, it eventually picks up to the point that you won't be able to put the book down.At 1000 pages, Aztec is certainly a hefty read, but don't let that scare you. The pages will literally fly by. And don't worry about staleness. Mixtli's tale is still as fresh and exciting on page 850 as it was on page 90. If you get the chance, definately pick up this book. It's great!
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