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Zorro - Isabel Allende
Zorro
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Duels at dawn, fierce battles with pirates and impossible rescues - these are the deeds that forged the legend of Zorro. But where did the man begin? Southern California, late 18th century: Diego de la Vega is a child of two worlds, his father an aristocratic Spaniard, his mother a Shoshone... show more
Duels at dawn, fierce battles with pirates and impossible rescues - these are the deeds that forged the legend of Zorro. But where did the man begin?

Southern California, late 18th century: Diego de la Vega is a child of two worlds, his father an aristocratic Spaniard, his mother a Shoshone warrior. Growing up he witnesses the brutal injustices dealt to Native Americans. Later, following the example of his fencing master, the young Diego joins a secret movement devoted to helping the powerless. His first steps on the road to heroism have been taken.

But a great rival will emerge from the ranks of the cruel oppressors. How will Zorro defeat him? And will his secret sweetheart claim the prize she so longs for - his true love?  

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Format: papier
ISBN: 0007201982
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Pages no: 390
Edition language: English
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CarlAlves
CarlAlves rated it
3.0 Zorro
The novelization of the telling of Zorro is a quick paced and action-packed tale, starting out from his youth in California before relocating to Spain. Despite the privilege of his familial upbringing, he becomes best of friends with his wet nurse's son. Zorro develops a strong sense of justice with...
Caffeine Reviews
Caffeine Reviews rated it
3.0
I absolutely loved Allende's style of writing but sadly I didn't care much for her version of Zorro. The character of Diego de la Vega, I just didn't find all that interesting. He spent way too much time obsessing over Juliana through most of the book and to be honest I got rather tired of it. Ther...
Xdyj's books
Xdyj's books rated it
5.0
This is a fun, revisionist prequel of the story of Zorro that mixes history & fiction nicely in the style of Dumas, & has tongue-in-cheek humor, very good characterization (e.g. Isabel & Amelia) & modern conscience (esp. wrt. colonialism & gender issue). Isabel Allende is a really amazing writer imo...
susanvoss18
susanvoss18 rated it
4.0 Zorro CD Low Price: Zorro CD Low Price
Isabel Allende gave the world a wonderful origin story for the legend of Zorro. Yes, I grew up with the black and white TV show and have enjoyed the various movies. But this story was the first tale that gave Zorro true seriousness.This riveting tale starts with Zorro's parents and continues on from...
The Book Gourmet
The Book Gourmet rated it
Being a big fan of "El Zorro", this book came as a bit of a disappointment. I can't put my finger on exactly what bothered me...I guess there was just something missing. Don't ask me what, the book and I simply didn't click.Don't get me wrong, the book was good, just not as good as I expected it to ...
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