Arturo Perez-Reverte retells the story of El Cid, the Castilian knight Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, in the eleventh century, when Spain was split among Christian and Muslim kingdoms. The novel follows the exile of the hero after he loses the favor of King Alfonso VI, the mercenaries he leads, the battles he wins, and the siege of Valencia. Perez-Reverte uses a gritty tone, with attention to the violence of war and the political deals of the time, and he gives the hero both courage and flaws.
It is for readers who like historical fiction and adventure. It gives you a vivid picture of medieval warfare and loyalty.
Practical and clear-cut; a moderate read.
Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2019
- Publisher
- Alfaguara
- ISBN
- 9788420435473
- Language
- ES
