Malinche by Laura Esquivel, Jordi Castells, Ernesto Mestre-Reed

Malinche

Laura Esquivel, Jordi Castells, Ernesto Mestre-Reed

191 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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This is an extraordinary retelling of the passionate and tragic love between the conquistador Cortez and the Indian woman Malinalli, his interpreter during his conquest of the Aztecs. Malinalli's Indian tribe has been conquered by the warrior Azte...

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Community Reviews Summary of 408 reviews

Moods

reflective 72%
emotional 63%
challenging 50%
adventurous 45%
dark 45%
informative 36%
sad 36%
mysterious 18%
tense 18%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 13%
lighthearted 13%
relaxing 9%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 37%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 45% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.14

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