A review by ktymick
You Dreamed of Empires by Álvaro Enrigue

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

Funny, infuriating, awesome; Enrigue drafts a winking love letter to the ancient wondrous city and society of Tenochtitlan on the eve of Cortes' genocidal conquest. Quick and breezy read, highly enjoyable.