Aztec

by Gary Jennings

Book Overview

"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 civilization from the peak and feather-banner splendor of the Aztec Capital of Tenochtitlan to the arrival of Hern? n Cort? s and his conquistadores, and their destruction of the Aztec empire. The story of Mixtli is the story of the Aztecs themselves---a compelling, epic tale of heroic dignity and a colossal civilization' s rise and fall.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0380558890
• ISBN13: 9780380558896
• Release Date: January 1981
• Publisher: Avon Books
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.9" x 5.8" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

A Real Time Traveling Novel!

GARY JENNINGS -does an excellent job indulging the reader in 1500 mexico, you relive the conquest years through the eyes of Tiléctic-Mixtli (DARK CLOUD)

Aztec

Love novels that are written in a specific period of time. Good way to learn history and read a good story. Like ken Follet's novels.

An absolute classic

A book that every person who has any connection to Mexico should read. A captivating historical novel about the conquest of New Spain, written from a native's point of view. Gives a person pride about his or her Mexican heritage. Lots of adventure, sex, violence, fantastic descriptions, engaging characters. My Mexican husband read it in Spanish and I (Irish-American) read it in English 18 years ago and we were both absolutely mesmerized and captivated by this book. 14 years later our teenage son read it and also said it was one of the best books he had ever read, and recently our 18 year old daughter read it and had the same reaction. I ordered two hardcopies so that each of my kids will have one to keep and hand down. The only other book that I have done this with is Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt, which gave me the same feeling about my Irish Catholic roots.

Excelso

Realmente es una extraordinaria novela de Gary Jenninigs donde mediante la historia de Mixtli, nos transporta al fascinante mundo de los aztecas relatandono las costumbres e ideologías de esta cultura, de una manera ligera. Realmente no me costo mucho leer las más de 800 páginas que tiene este libro el mejor libro que he leido.

One thousand pages read in two weeks by a 15-year-old. Huh?

I cannot say it is the best book ever written, for I have not read every book. But I say that if I had, Aztec would probably be the one I'd remember most dearly.In other words, you're not a book-lover if you haven't read Aztec. It will shock you, it will make you laugh, it will take you close to tears. It's the most complete literary work I've ever come across and it will probably keep this title for a long time.The main character is incredibly human, even more human than some people I know. I cringe when I call him a character, because after reading this book, he feels more like a friend. He makes mistakes, not stupid mistakes, but mistakes we would make if we were in his position. The people that he shares his life with are also noteworthy. Even Hernan Cortes isn't demonized here. The Spanish are noted as real people. As people with flaws, which are criticised with heavy doses of irony and sarcasm.I love reading books, but the biggest book I've read before Aztec was only 450 pages long. This is 1039. If you want to start reading long books (it's a step bigger than I imagined) than Aztec would be the perfect kind. The book is huge not because it has overly-long-descriptions. It's long because it's a person's life, and a very long and busy life I might add.I plan on finding a hardcover edition of this book. Just so I can keep it on my shelf, unread and in perfect condition. This is better entertainment than any other kind of media can give.Buy this book. Read it. Love it. Share it.

It's the best way to know Azteca's life

There's no other book that shows as cleary as this Azteca's life. It's told by an indian captured by spanish conquers who made him narrate his life. Passing through all social levels and traveling through all ancient Mexico, this book it's the best way to know the culture of mexican indians, aztecas and mayas; it's a great way to see their cities and merchandising. Simply a magnificent book.

Simplemente Facinante

Este Título es impresionante ya que comenta ampliamente la forma de vida del imperio más grande de México: la Nacion Mexica.Asimismo narra la excitante vida de uno de los habitantes el cual vivió en la mayoría de los estratos sociales, culturales y militares de este increible pueblo.Espero que pronto pueda encontrar la edición de pasta dura y dos tomos para reponer la mia.