- Paperback: 384 pages
- Publisher: Rayo; 1 edition (April 12 2006)
- Language: Spanish
- ISBN-10: 0060779020
- ISBN-13: 978-0060779023
- Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 13.4 x 2.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 272 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #208,922 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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“This is a full-blooded retelling of the old masked-man legend, and it crackles with action.” (Fort Worth Star-Telegram )
“A tale of adventure, history and romance, just in time for long reads on summer afternoons.” (Austin American-Statesman )
“Lively and fascinating.” (Chicago Tribune )
“Allende is a beguiling storyteller, and Zorro provides a rich palate for her customary embellishments.” (Library Journal )
“Equal parts adventure, historical novel and family saga, Zorro is a moving portrait of a hero who is heartbreakingly human.” (People )
“One of those rare and perfect matches of subject and author... Sinfully entertaining ... Serious fiction.” (Houston Chronicle )
“Allende’s discreetly subversive talent really shows . . . You turn the pages, cheering on the masked man.” (Los Angeles Times )
“Zorro is great fun . . . A thrilling journey into a world in which cultures clash as often as swords.” (Miami Herald )
“Wonderfully crafted . . . Allende gives Zorro the feel of a folk or fairy tale.” (USA Today )
“A tale of adventure, history and romance, just in time for long reads on summer afternoons.” (Austin American-Statesman )
“Lively and fascinating.” (Chicago Tribune )
“Allende is a beguiling storyteller, and Zorro provides a rich palate for her customary embellishments.” (Library Journal )
“Equal parts adventure, historical novel and family saga, Zorro is a moving portrait of a hero who is heartbreakingly human.” (People )
“One of those rare and perfect matches of subject and author... Sinfully entertaining ... Serious fiction.” (Houston Chronicle )
“Allende’s discreetly subversive talent really shows . . . You turn the pages, cheering on the masked man.” (Los Angeles Times )
“Zorro is great fun . . . A thrilling journey into a world in which cultures clash as often as swords.” (Miami Herald )
“Wonderfully crafted . . . Allende gives Zorro the feel of a folk or fairy tale.” (USA Today )
Book Description
¿Quién no conoce al Zorro, el astuto y travieso enmascarado? Lo que no sabíamos -- de cómo surgió el héroe -- se resuelve en estas páginas, que nos revelan el misterio de su doble personalidad. Aquí reencontramos a su amigo Bernardo, su corcel, Tornado, su prodigioso látigo, la Z con que firma sus hazañas y mucho más.
Nacido en 1795 en la California hispana, Diego de la Vega está atrapado entre dos mundos. Su padre es un heroico militar convertido en un próspero hacendado, su madre es una valiente guerrera indígena y su abuela materna es la sabia chamán de su tribu. Del primero, Diego aprende las virtudes de un hidalgo, desde esgrima hasta el arte de hacerse obedecer, mientras su madre y su abuela lo inician en las tradiciones indígenas y el conocimiento de la naturaleza y la magia. Junto a su inseparable amigo Bernardo, vive aventuras en la niñez y se da cuenta de las injusticias que soportan los indios a mano de los colonos europeos.
Diego se hace hombre en Barcelona, donde su padre lo manda a estudiar justamente cuando España, ocupada por las tropas de Napoleón, soporta una cruenta guerra. Le toca de todo, desde duelos a muerte hasta enamorarse a primera vista, enrolarse en una sociedad secreta, huir con una tribu de gitanos, ser secuestrado por piratas y, sobre todo, enfrentarse al hombre que habrá de ser su peor enemigo. Por último regresa a California a reclamar la hacienda donde nació e impartir justicia, luchando por los indefensos. Así, entre el Viejo y el Nuevo Mundo se forma el carácter del más legendario y romántico de los héroes.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Muy entretenido,
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This review is from: Zorro Spa: Una Novela (Paperback)
Un libro de aventuras muy entretenido e interesante, la combinacion de este famoso y atractivo heroe y la pluma de Isabel Allende es irresistible. Perfecto para leerlo en unas vacaciones.
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4.1 out of 5 stars (22 customer reviews) 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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La leyenda del zorro,
By ygt "Yk" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: El Zorro: Comienza La Leyenda (Paperback)
Es interesante la forma descriptiva que utiliza Isabel allende para abordar este libro, lo que es caracteristico de su lectura. Las primeras paginas resultan un poco lentas asi que no deben desanimarse al inicio del libro y deben permitirle capturarlos en los personajes y sus aventuras. Soy una verdadera fans del zorro por lo que no debe faltar este libro que a mi parecer es el primero de una probable zaga
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Zorro: Una Novela,
By Raul E. Alvarado - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Zorro Spa: Una Novela (Hardcover)
I read the Spanish version of the book and my wife read the English translation. This was a wonderful and delightful book. The story and the writing style were great and the book was a joy to read. I have recommended and gifted this book to many friends.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Zorro,
By B. Nielsen - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Zorro Spa: Una Novela (Hardcover)
Isabel Allende is a great writer and she shows this again in her last book Zorro. It's about a boy Diego (half white/half indian) who grows up together with his Indian 'brother'. When they're older they part for Barcelona where Diego will learn about love and justice and where he will be admitted to a secret society for Justice: that's where he will gets his name ZORRO. It's a book about life, poverty, justice and love: themes frequently found in Allende. Daily things which are developed more profoundly and thus makes it interesting to read. No thrilling, exciting, spectacular things, just a normal boy who lives his life. I would just say: read the book and you'll find out for yourself.
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