When Malinalli, a member of the tribe conquered by the Aztec warriors, first meets Cortes, she -- like many -- believes that he is the reincarnated forefather god of her tribe. Naturally, she assumes that her task is to help Cortes destroy the Aztec empire and free her people. The two fall passionately in love, but Malinalli gradually comes to r... more »

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ISBN-13: 9780743290357 ISBN-10: 0743290356 Publication Date: 4/17/2007 Pages: 224 Rating: Currently 3/5 Stars. 12 3 stars, based on 12 ratings	Publisher: Washington Square Press Book Type: Paperback Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio CD Members Wishing: 1 Reviews: Member \| Amazon \| Write a Review

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Currently 2/5 Stars.

Gretchen F. (MOMSBOOKS) reviewed Malinche on 1/12/2008 + 65 more book reviews

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I bought this book because it was written by the author of "Like Water for Chocolate," which I enjoyed. Ms Esquivel has taken a very basic, simple story of the relationship between Herman Cortes and his slave/lover Malinalli, and woven it into a fairy tale with pictures. It is set in Mexico during the 1500's when the Spaniards, under Cortes, took over Mexico, then ruled by Montezuma. It is based on the Aztec belief that the world is ruled by Earth, Wind, Fire and Water. The reviewers found it "ambitious and inventive." I found it "strange."

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