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Malinche: A Novel
by Laura Esquivel

Malinche: A Novel
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Author: Laura Esquivel
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-04-17
ISBN: 0743290356
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: Washington Square Press
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  • ISBN13: 9780743290357
  • Condition: New
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Book Reviews of Malinche: A Novel

Book Review: Esquivel's creative gift....
Summary: 5 Stars

Laura Esquivel is not your ordinary writer of mundane stories as clearly witnessed in her previous work. 'Malinche' was interpreted from Spanish and tells the saga of a young native girl. Always Esquivel brings a brilliant and unusual blend of point-of-view, story & magic. In this ambitious and creatively crafted book, the historical facts she offers in an at-times-chronologically-defiant story line is fascinating and brings to vivid life the historical figures, culture & climate of the 1500's Yucatan Mexico. I feel sorry that one reviewer didn't even give this powerful character and worthy story a chance to be understood before quitting after page 50 and then giving a bad review.

I admit the long Mexican names slowed down the flow of reading for me initially but once I got past this, the story was so captivating that upon reading the last sentence, I immediately started it all over again and appreciated it even more this second time. One other thing to understand is that there is a very spiritual aspect to the main character, Malinalli. For me, that is what is so sparkling in the book. Esquivel is one of those rare & gifted writers who brings to life a contemplative woman who is deeply connected to the Elements, the Sun, Corn, a Horse and all of nature. The descriptions of the powerful relationship and the conversations she has with her wise blind grandmother I read and re-read. If the reader is not aligned to a mystical way of perceiving life, it may not appeal. I did appreciate, too, how much of the mysterious history of that period was brought to life for me so that I gained new understanding of those tumultuous times.

It is now among my favorite inspirational books and some day, if I am ever ill or impaired I will request some kind person to read me this book aloud. Thank you, Ms. Esquivel for another of your inspired works!

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