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You Dreamed of Empires by Álvaro Enrigue

3 reviews

hamohero's review against another edition

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challenging dark funny mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

I did quite enjoy the cheeky narration but I barely understood what was happening without the historical/literary knowledge along with the lack of punctuation, huge cast with multiple names, and the sudden shifts in setting/povs.

Also tw:
mention of rape p111 and reference to said rape p129
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tmdreads's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Full of political intrigue this beautifully written book paints the city of Tenochtitlan at contact with Spanish conquistadors. You dive deep into 1519 and learn so much about the people, and this city. The descriptions make me want to visit Mexico City to she if what remains of the vibrant pre-contact city. The bulk of the events occur in a day with some flashbacks that help provide rich character development. There is some surprising funny moments when the emperor is on shrooms. It’s a tangle of intrigue that is difficult to follow at times but if you are a fan of Historical Fiction you should pick up this book.
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clynns's review

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adventurous dark funny mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

Like taking mushrooms. 
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