This is a story of \ disastrous attempt at conquest by the Spanish retold from the point of view of a Moroccan slave. It is based on a true expedition (known as the Narvaez) which happened in 1527 – 1536. Four survivors (out of 600) were reunited and among the survivors was a Moroccan slave known in the accounts by his enslaved name Esteban or Estebanico (whose is the fictional voice we read).
The writing is well imagined - the brutality on both sides is evenly recited; the flora and fauna are beautifully described.
it's well-paced.
The historical details are fascinating.
A few of the characters felt a bit flat.
At times you know it is woman writing as a man.
A couple of the historical details are inaccurate.
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