The Gold Eaters: A Novel, by Ronald Wright
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“Utterly irresistible…The Gold Eaters is truly the gold standard to which all fiction — historical and otherwise — should aspire.” — BuzzfeedA sweeping, epic historical novel of exploration and invasion, of conquest and resistance, and of an enduring love that must overcome the destruction of one empire by another. Kidnapped at sea by conquistadors seeking the golden land of Peru, a young Inca boy named Waman is the everyman thrown into extraordinary circumstances. Forced to become Francisco Pizarro's translator, he finds himself caught up in one of history's great clashes of civilzations, the Spanish invasion of the Incan Empire of the 1530s. To survive, he must not only learn political gamesmanship but also discover who he truly is, and in what country and culture he belongs. Only then can he be reunited with the love of his life and begin the search for his shattered family, journeying through a land and a time vividly depicted here. Based closely on real historical events, The Gold Eaters draws on Ronald Wright’s imaginative skill as a novelist and his deep knowledge of South America to bring alive an epic struggle that laid the foundations of the modern world.
The Gold Eaters: A Novel, by Ronald Wright - Amazon Sales Rank: #770652 in Books
- Published on: 2015-11-03
- Released on: 2015-11-03
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.38" h x 1.25" w x 6.38" l, 1.00 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 384 pages
The Gold Eaters: A Novel, by Ronald Wright Review
Praise for The Gold Eaters “Utterly irresistible…The Gold Eaters is truly the gold standard to which all fiction — historical and otherwise — should aspire.” — Buzzfeed"Wright’s fast-paced historical novel unfolds in the early 16th century... Diligent research [and] colorful details capture the flavor of Peru… Part coming-of-age novel, part first-contact saga, The Gold Eaters tells the story of Spain’s battle for Peru through the eyes of its participants."— New York Times Book Review “The Gold Eaters is majestic in its sweep and gives the reader a tangible sense of a culture that is being destroyed, its weaknesses as well as its wonders, as well as the semi-demented state of conquerors, separated from home and driven by desperation as well as greed. And always, the beauty and epic scale of the land around them, colored with the pain of small individual lives which both are, but are not, history.”— Sarah Dunant, New York Times bestselling author of Blood and Beauty and The Birth of Venus“[An] epic adventure of conquest, war, and cultural differences…Wright displays his mastery of the historical fiction form with this terrific novel that will enlighten anyone interested in the conquest of Peru.” — Library Journal *starred review* Readers are treated to a riveting account of the wealthy, culturally superior Incans and the encroachment of the Spaniards on their civilization...Wright’s fictionalized treatment brings those abuses home in a visceral way—readers will never again think of conquistadors without shuddering." — Booklist *starred review* “Wright’s narrative deftly juggles the elements of historical fiction, war story, and coming-of-age novel.” — Kirkus Reviews “This is a rousing adventure tale of bold exploration and conquest, but best is Wright’s vivid portrayal of unrestrained 16th-century Spanish imperialism, complete with villains, victims, and a few heroes.” — Publishers Weekly "[R]ichly evocative, skillfully paced..." — Globe & Mail “The Gold Eaters is more than a heart-pounding epic; it is a brilliant and difficult reflection on the breaking of an Indigenous people on the wheel of ‘progress.’ Ronald Wright is a storyteller at the height of his powers.” — Joseph Boyden, author of The Orenda "Ronald Wright has dug deep in the treasure of the Spanish-American chronicles and come up with a golden, fabulous story of courage, greed, political intrigue and the treacherous bridges we build between clashing civilizations." — Alberto Manguel, author of Curiosity Praise for Ronald Wright’s fiction “An elegant novel . . . gripping and lyrical; you struggle to slow down but find yourself rushing forward.” —The New Yorker “Powerful . . . cunningly fashioned . . . The novel works on all levels [and] its flair for description can be positively Dickensian.” —The New York Times Book Review “An unforgettable novel, meant to be read again and again in disbelief and understanding.” —USA Today
About the Author Novelist and historian Ronald Wright is the award-winning author of ten books published in 16 languages and more than 40 countries. His first novel, A Scientific Romance, won the David Higham Prize for Fiction and was chosen a book of the year by The New York Times, The Globe and Mail, and the Sunday Times. A Short History of Progress, his CBC Massey Lectures, won the Libris Award for Non-Fiction Book of the Year and inspired Martin Scorsese's 2011 film Surviving Progress. Wright’s other books include Stolen Continents and Time Among the Maya. He lives on Canada’s west coast.www.ronaldwright.com
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Not easy to read but still worth giving it a chance By Pippa Lee Rating: 3.5 starsHaving spent my childhood in Peru, it was natural that I'd be interested in reading a novel about the conquest of the Inca Empire. But the central story in Ronald Wright's book is that of Felipillo, the Indian interpreter whom some blamed for the murder of the Inca Atahualpa.Felipillo was one of three youngsters (the other two were nicknamed Francisquillo and Martinillo) who were captured by Francisco Pizarro during his second trip to South America while he and his men searched for the golden kingdom of Viru. We don't know Felipillo's real name, but Ronald Wright named him Waman in his book. It's mostly through Waman's eyes that readers see how the conquistadores made their way into the Inca territory, captured Atahualpa, and defeated a whole empire. But Mr. Wright also gives us a look into Waman's mind and heart as he becomes an interpreter for the Spaniards and serves as a bridge between two cultures. His loyalty is divided not only between the conquistadores and the Incas, but also between the Incas and his own people because Waman is not Inca but Tallan, a group who was subdued by the Incas. It is these conflicts of loyalties that seemed to explain Waman's see-sawing attitude toward Spaniards and Incas and the choices he made when he translated for both parties.In spite of Mr. Wright's use of the present tense to narrate the story (and I confess that because of the present tense, I found that I could not read the book for long periods of time; otherwise, I would end up with a feeling in my head similar to the one caused by fingernails scratching on a board), I found the book interesting and even educational because it dispels some of the myths that surrounded the conquest of Peru, such as the idea that the Incas thought the Spaniards were gods or that even though they were outnumbered, the conquistadores won because of their firearms and horses. Instead the book lays out the real reasons the Incas were defeated: civil war between the half-brothers Atahualpa and Huascar, the decimation of the population by small pox and other illnesses brought by the Spaniards, and the dislike and resentment felt by many of the tribes and cultures conquered by the Incas. I also appreciated that recent findings have found their way into the book. One example is the character of Lady Sia, whom to me looks like a nod to the Lady of Cao, a Moche female mummy buried with weapons and symbols of power.In the book, Mr. Wright admits to modernizing the spelling of Quechua words. As somebody who grew up seeing the names of Atawallpa spelled as Atahualpa, and Waman as Huaman, it took me some time to get used to Mr. Wright's spelling. I'm still using the more conventional spelling here in the review. But that's a matter of personal taste and should not be a reason to dismiss the book. The one thing I feel ambivalent about Mr. Wright's story is the quasi happy ending of the book, where Waman escapes with his life. The historical Felipillo was hunted down by Diego de Almagro and executed in 1535. We will never know what really motivated Felipillo's seemingly double-dealings, but in Mr. Wright's book, Waman represents a Felipillo who's absolved of all the wrongdoing his historical counterpart was accused of or rumored to have done.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Gold Fever for the Spaniards, Small Pox for the Indians By L.W. Samuelson Wright uses the personal story of an Incan intrepreter, Waman, to describe the Spanish conquest of the Incan empire. Waman is kidnapped at sea by the conquistadors and is forced to become Pizarro's translator. Through his eyes we view the great Incan Empire with its massive fortresses, palaces, terraces and canals. Wright draws on historical accounts to paint the portrait of an accomplished civilisation both in its achievements and in the way it treats its citizens, that is, until the Spanish invade.Pizarro, inspired by the riches Cortez brought back to Spain, is financed by the Spanish crown to find and conquer this land. Spurred by greed, these "Gold Eaters", as they are referred to by the Incas, launch a brutal, ruthless, campaign to subjugate the Incas. Wright's descriptions of the atrocities committed in the name of Chritianity are vivid and bloody. His use of Waman as someone who has a foot in both cultures allows him to compare the religions and customs of both worlds in a very effective way. Wirght adds flesh to his historical account by following Waman as he lives among both the Incas and Spaniards and seeks to reunite with his childhood friend and mother.I'm a big historical fiction fan and while Gold Eaters isn't a fast moving barn buster, it is a novel that explores the Spanish conquest of the Incan Empire in a profound and historically acurrate way. Wright would have had to immerse himself in the history of Peru for years to write such a descriptive account of the customs and daily life of the Incas and I applaud his effort.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. European invastion of Latin America and its destruction of advanced civilizations By DLin Outstanding book based on history. Made me disgusted with the Euro invasion of Latin America, especially with the self-serving bigoted and hate-filled military adventurers and Catholic Church leaders. Unfortunately, that is the way it was. Very well written!
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