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What happened when Cortez and his crew of desperadoes made it into the heart of Moctezuma's empire? Álvaro Enrigue's novel poses that question - and answers it a a way that combines a surprising looseness of style with exacting descriptions. Off to a great start and looking forward to more of this Mexican magical mystery tour.
— Nov 16, 2025 10:28AM
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What a trip. The best books don’t need to tell you what they’re doing in order to do it brilliantly, and this for the most part is a great example of that. Borgesian, bright and zippy, a shaft of bright sunlight in the dank cell of history. Wow.
— Dec 09, 2025 12:02AM
