A review by shammy7
You Dreamed of Empires by Álvaro Enrigue

challenging informative medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Fresh topic, unique perspectives, dry/dark humor laced through it. I enjoyed diving into Tenochtitlán through the eyes of Enrigue’s characters. Felt a little trippy to read, especially with the novel structure, lack of quotation marks for dialogue, and hallucinogen & labyrinth motifs. A bit challenging but would recommend!

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