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DIXCEL BRAKE PAD TYPE M FRONT 311236-M [Compatibility List in Desc.]Brand DIXCEL Product Number 311236 M Compatible Car #REF! Product Description _x000D_ M type _x000D_ Street use brake pads with ultra low brake dust _x000D_ Significant reduction of brake dust without sacrificing stopping power! _x000D_ Superior brake control made possible by a stable operating friction level _x000D_ Braking power that is NOT abrupt;. Braking power that is proportional to brake pedal pressure, allowing smooth braking, and a nice ride
| Brand | DIXCEL |
| Product Number | 311236-M |
| Compatible Car | #REF! |
| Product Description | _x000D_ M type _x000D_ Street-use brake pads with ultra low brake dust _x000D_ Significant reduction of brake dust without sacrificing stopping power! _x000D_ Superior brake control made possible by a stable operating friction level _x000D_ Braking power that is NOT abrupt;. Braking power that is proportional to brake pedal pressure, allowing smooth braking, and a nice ride for the passengers _x000D_ Designed to minimize disc wear, to help prolong the life of the dis _x000D_ Friction Materials: Non asbestos organic / Copper Free (2021 regulations) etc _x000D_ Effective Temperature Range: 0 ~ 500 °C _x000D_ Max u: 0.52 _x000D_ Ave u: 0.40 _x000D_ Min u: 0.39 _x000D_ Applicable Stages: Fast road Compatible Vehicles: TOYOTA CALDINA ST190G 92/11 ~ 96/1 TOYOTA CALDINA ST191G 92/11 ~ 96/1 TOYOTA CALDINA ST191G 96/1 ~ 97/8 TOYOTA CALDINA ST195G 92/11 ~ 96/1 < br> TOYOTA CALDINA ST195G 96/1 ~ 97/8 TOYOTA CALDINA ST195G 92/11 ~ 97/8 TOYOTA CALDINA CT190G 92/11 ~ 97/8 TOYOTA CALDINA CT190G 92/11 ~ 97 / 8 TOYOTA CALDINA AT191G 96/1 ~ 97/8 TOYOTA CALDINA AT211G 97/8 ~ 02/09 TOYOTA CALDINA ST210G 97/8 ~ 02/09 TOYOTA CALDINA ST215G 97/8 ~ 02/09 TOYOTA CALDINA CT216G 97/8 ~ 02/09 TOYOTA CAMRY SV40 94/6 ~ 98/6 TOYOTA CAMRY SV41 SV42 SV43 CV43 94/6 ~ 98/6 TOYOTA CAMRY CV40 94/6 ~ 98/6 TOYOTA CAMRY GRACIA SXV20 SXV20W 96/12 ~ 99/8 TOYOTA CAMRY GRACIA SXV20 SXV20W 99/8 ~ 01/09 TOYOTA CARINA AT190 92/8 ~ 96 / 8 TOYOTA CARINA AT190 92/8 ~ 96/8 TOYOTA CARINA AT191 92/8 ~ 96/8 TOYOTA CARINA AT191 92/8 ~ 96/8 TOYOTA CARINA AT191 92/8 ~ 96/8 TOYOTA CARINA AT192 92/8 ~ 96/8 < br> TOYOTA CARINA AT192 92/8 ~ 96/8 TOYOTA CARINA ST190 92/8 ~ 96/8 TOYOTA CARINA ST190 92/8 ~ 96/8 TOYOTA CARINA CT190 92/8 ~ 96 / 8 TOYOTA CARINA ST195 CT195 92/8 ~ 96/8 TOYOTA CARINA AT210 96/8 ~ 98/8 TOYOTA CARINA AT211 96/8 ~ 01/12 TOYOTA CARINA AT212 96/8 ~ 01/12 TOYOTA CARINA ST215 CT215 CT216 96/8 ~ 01/12 TOYOTA CARINA CT210 CT211 96/8 ~ 01/12 TOYOTA CARINA ED ST200 ST201 93/9 ~ 98/4 TOYOTA CARINA ED ST202 93/9 ~ 98/4 TOYOTA CARINA ED ST203 93/9 ~ 98/4 TOYOTA CELICA ST202 93/9 ~ 99/8 TOYOTA CELICA ST203 93/9 ~ 99 / 8 TOYOTA CORONA / CORONA PREMIO AT190 ST190 CT190 92/2 ~ 96/1 TOYOTA CORONA / CORONA PREMIO ST191 ST195 CT195 92/2 ~ 96/1 TOYOTA CORONA / CORONA PREMIO AT210 AT211 ST210 CT210 CT211 96/1 ~ 01/12 TOYOTA CORONA / CORONA PREMIO ST215 CT215 CT216 96/1 ~ 01/12 TOYOTA CORONA EXIV ST200 ST201 93/9 ~ 98/4 TOYOTA CORONA EXIV ST202 93/9 ~ 98/4 TOYOTA CORONA EXIV ST203 93/9 ~ 98/4 TOYOTA CROWN GS151 95/8 ~ 98/8 TOYOTA CROWN GS151 95/8 ~ 01/08 TOYOTA CROWN GS151H 95/8 ~ 01/08 TOYOTA CROWN LS151 95/8 ~ 01/08 TOYOTA CURREN ST206 94/2 ~ 98/7 TOYOTA CURREN ST207 94/2 ~ 98/7 TOYOTA CURREN ST208 94/2 ~ 98/7 TOYOTA GAIA SXM10G 98/5 ~ 01/04 TOYOTA GAIA SXM15G CXM10G 98/5 ~ 01/04 TOYOTA IPSUM SXM10G SXM15G CXM10G 96/5 ~ 01/05 TOYOTA MARK ii / CRESTA / CHASER GX90 SX90 LX90 92/10 ~ 96/9 < br>TOYOTA MARK II / CRESTA / CHASER GX100 LX100 SX100 96/9 ~ 98/8 TOYOTA MARK II QUALIS SXV20W 97/4 ~ 99/8 TOYOTA MARK II QUALIS SXV20W 99/8 ~ 01/12 TOYOTA PRIUS NHW10 97/12 ~ 00/05 TOYOTA RAV4 SXA10C SXA10G SXA11G / SXA15G SXA16G 94/4 ~ 00/05 TOYOTA RAV4 SXA10W SXA11W 94/4 ~ 00/05 TOYOTA SCEPTER SXV10 SXV15 SXV15W 92/7 ~ 96/8 TOYOTA VISTA SV40 94/6 ~ 98/6 TOYOTA VISTA SV41 SV42 SV43 CV43 94/6 ~ 98/6 TOYOTA VISTA CV40 94/6 ~ 98/6 < br> TOYOTA VISTA ZZV50 98/6 ~ 00/04 TOYOTA VISTA ARDEO ZZV50G 98/6 ~ 00/04 TOYOTA RAV4 SXA10W SXA11W 94/4 ~ 00/05 TOYOTA SCEPTER SXV10 SXV15 SXV15W 92/7 ~ 96/8 TOYOTA VISTA SV40 94/6 ~ 98/6 TOYOTA VISTA SV41 SV42 SV43 CV43 94 / 6 ~ 98/6 TOYOTA VISTA CV40 94/6 ~ 98/6 TOYOTA VISTA ZZV50 98/6 ~ 00/04 TOYOTA VISTA ARDEO ZZV50G 98/6 ~ 00/04 TOYOTA RAV4 SXA10W SXA11W 94/4 ~ 00/05 TOYOTA SCEPTER SXV10 SXV15 SXV15W 92/7 ~ 96/8 TOYOTA VISTA SV40 94/6 ~ 98/6 TOYOTA VISTA SV41 SV42 SV43 CV43 94 / 6 ~ 98/6 TOYOTA VISTA CV40 94/6 ~ 98/6 TOYOTA VISTA ZZV50 98/6 ~ 00/04 TOYOTA VISTA ARDEO ZZV50G 98/6 ~ 00/04 |
| Remarks | M type is suitable only for fast road use. For circuit use, please apply Z or R series types. In the case of on road circuit use and caused early wear etc. We are totally not responsible. Please note this beforehand. TOYOTA CALDINA ST190G 92/11 ~ 96/1:.. M type is suitable only for fast road use For circuit use, please apply Z or R series types In the case of on road circuit use and caused early wear etc. We are totally . not responsible Please note this beforehand TOYOTA CALDINA ST191G 92/11 ~ 96/1:.. M type is suitable only for fast road use For circuit use, please apply Z or R series types In the case of on road circuit . use and caused early wear etc. We are totally not responsible Please note this beforehand TOYOTA CALDINA ST191G 96/1 ~ 97/8:. M type is suitable only for fast road use For circuit use,.. Please apply Z or R series types In the case of on road circuit use and caused early wear etc. We are totally not responsible Please note this beforehand TOYOTA CALDINA ST195G 92/11 ~ 96/1: Engine [3S- FE] TOYOTA CALDINA ST195G 96/1 ~ 97/8: Engine [3S-FE] TOYOTA CALDINA ST195G 92/11 ~ 97/8: Engine [3S-GE] TOYOTA CALDINA CT190G 92 / 11 ~ 97/8: NA TOYOTA CALDINA CT190G 92/11 ~ 97/8: TURBO TOYOTA CALDINA AT191G 96/1 ~ 97/8:. M type is suitable only for fast road use For circuit use, .. please apply Z or R series types In the case of on road circuit use and caused early wear etc. We are totally not responsible Please note this beforehand TOYOTA CALDINA AT211G 97/8 ~ 02/09: M type is suitable only for fast road use. For circuit use, please apply Z or R series types.. In the case of on road circuit use and caused early wear etc. We are totally not responsible Please note this beforehand TOYOTA CALDINA ST210G 97/8 ~ 02/09: E / G TOYOTA CALDINA ST215G 97/8 ~ 02/09: E / G TOYOTA CALDINA CT216G 97/8 ~ 02/09:.. M type is suitable only for fast road use For circuit use, please apply Z or R series types In the case of on road . circuit use and caused early wear etc. We are totally not responsible Please note this beforehand TOYOTA CAMRY SV40 94/6 ~ 98/6:. M type is suitable only for fast road use For circuit use, please apply Z or .. R series types In the case of on road circuit use and caused early wear etc. We are totally not responsible Please note this beforehand TOYOTA CAMRY SV41 SV42 SV43 CV43 94/6 ~ 98/6: M type is suitable only for fast road use. For circuit use,.. Please apply Z or R series types In the case of on road circuit use and caused early wear etc. We are totally not responsible Please note this beforehand TOYOTA CAMRY CV40 94/6 ~ 98/6: M type is suitable only for fast road use. For circuit use, please apply Z or R series types. In the case of on road circuit use and caused early wear etc. We are totally not responsible. Please note this beforehand TOYOTA CAMRY GRACIA SXV20 SXV20W 96/12 ~ 99/8:.. M type is suitable only for fast road use For circuit use, please apply Z or R series types In the case of on road circuit use and caused early wear etc. We are totally not responsible. Please note this beforehand TOYOTA CAMRY GRACIA SXV20 SXV20W 99/8 ~ 01/09:. M type is suitable only for fast road use For circuit use, please apply Z or R series types.. In the case of on road circuit use and caused early wear etc. We are totally not responsible Please note this beforehand TOYOTA CARINA AT190 92/8 ~ 96/8: SG-I (14inch wheel) (255mm DISC) < br> TOYOTA CARINA AT190 92/8 ~ 96/8: SX-i TOYOTA CARINA AT191 92/8 ~ 96/8: SX-i / SE EXTRA TOYOTA CARINA AT191 92/8 ~ 96/8: SG-I 14inch wheel (255mm DISC) TOYOTA CARINA AT191 92/8 ~ 96/8: S Limited TOYOTA CARINA AT192 92/8 ~ 96/8: SG (14inch wheel) (255mm DISC) TOYOTA CARINA AT192 92/8 ~ 96/8: SX TOYOTA CARINA ST190 92/8 ~ 96/8: SX / SE / SE EXTRA TOYOTA CARINA ST190 92/8 ~ 96/8: S Limited < br> TOYOTA CARINA CT190 92/8 ~ 96/8:.. M type is suitable only for fast road use For circuit use, please apply Z or R series types In the case of on road circuit use and caused early wear etc.. We are totally not responsible Please note this beforehand TOYOTA CARINA ST195 CT195 92/8 ~ 96/8:.. M type is suitable only for fast road use For circuit use, please apply Z or R series types In the case . of on road circuit use and caused early wear etc. We are totally not responsible Please note this beforehand TOYOTA CARINA AT210 96/8 ~ 98/8:. M type is suitable only for fast road use For circuit use, please .. apply Z or R series types In the case of on road circuit use and caused early wear etc. We are totally not responsible Please note this beforehand TOYOTA CARINA AT211 96/8 ~ 01/12: M type is suitable only for fast road use. For circuit use, please apply Z or R series types. In the case of on road circuit use and caused early wear etc. We are totally not responsible. Please note this beforehand TOYOTA CARINA AT212 96/8 ~ 01/12: 14inch wheel (255mm DISC) TOYOTA CARINA ST215 CT215 CT216 96/8 ~ 01/12:. M type is suitable only for fast road use For circuit use, please apply Z .. or R series types In the case of on road circuit use and caused early wear etc. We are totally not responsible Please note this beforehand TOYOTA CARINA CT210 CT211 96/8 ~ 01/12: M type is suitable only for fast road use. For circuit use, please apply Z or R series types. In the case of on road circuit use and caused early wear etc. We are totally not responsible. Please note this beforehand TOYOTA CARINA ED ST200 ST201 93 / 9 ~ 98/4:... M type is suitable only for fast road use For circuit use, please apply Z or R series types In the case of on road circuit use and caused early wear etc. We are totally not responsible Please note this beforehand TOYOTA CARINA ED ST202 93/9 ~ 98/4: Engine [3S-FE] TOYOTA CARINA ED ST203 93/9 ~ 98/4:. M type is suitable only for fast road use For circuit use, please .. apply Z or R series types In the case of on road circuit use and caused early wear etc. We are totally not responsible Please note this beforehand TOYOTA CELICA ST202 93/9 ~ 99/8: SS-i (Engine [3S-FE]) TOYOTA CELICA ST203 93/9 ~ 99/8:.. M type is suitable only for fast road use For circuit use, please apply Z or R series types In the case of on road circuit use . and caused early wear etc. We are totally not responsible Please note this beforehand TOYOTA CORONA / CORONA PREMIO AT190 ST190 CT190 92/2 ~ 96/1:. M type is suitable only for fast road use For circuit use, please apply Z or R series types. In the case of on road circuit use and caused early wear etc.. We are totally not responsible Please note this beforehand TOYOTA CORONA / CORONA PREMIO ST191 ST195 CT195 92/2 ~ 96/1:. M type is suitable only for fast road use For circuit use, please apply Z or R series types .. In the case of on road circuit use and caused early wear etc. We are totally not responsible Please note this beforehand TOYOTA CORONA / CORONA PREMIO AT210 AT211 ST210 CT210 CT211 96/1 ~ 01/12: M type is suitable only for fast road use. For circuit use, please apply Z or R series types. In the case of on road circuit use and caused early wear etc. We are totally not responsible. Please note this beforehand TOYOTA CORONA / CORONA PREMIO ST215 CT215 CT216 96/1 ~ 01/12:. M type is suitable only for fast road use For circuit use, please apply Z or R series types.. In the case of on road circuit use and caused early wear etc. We are totally not responsible Please note this beforehand TOYOTA CORONA EXIV ST200 ST201 93/9 ~ 98/4: M type is suitable only for fast road use. For circuit use, please apply Z or R series types. In the case of on road circuit use and caused early wear etc. We are totally not responsible. Please note this beforehand TOYOTA CORONA EXIV ST202 93/9 ~ 98/4 : Engine [3S-FE] TOYOTA CORONA EXIV ST203 93/9 ~ 98/4:.. M type is suitable only for fast road use For circuit use, please apply Z or R series types In the case of on road . circuit use and caused early wear etc. We are totally not responsible Please note this beforehand TOYOTA CROWN GS151 95/8 ~ 98/8: gasoline gasoline engine TOYOTA CROWN GS151 95/8 ~ 01/08: LPG vehicles LPG engine TOYOTA CROWN GS151H 95/8 ~ 01/08: LPG vehicles LPG engine TOYOTA CROWN LS151 95/8 ~ 01/08:. M type is suitable only for fast road use For circuit use, please apply Z or R series types .. In the case of on road circuit use and caused early wear etc. We are totally not responsible Please note this beforehand TOYOTA CURREN ST206 94/2 ~ 98/7: Engine [3S-FE] TOYOTA CURREN ST207 94/2 ~ 98/7:.. M type is suitable only for fast road use For circuit use, please apply Z or R series types In the case of on road circuit use and caused early wear etc. We are totally not responsible . Please note this beforehand TOYOTA CURREN ST208 94/2 ~ 98/7:.. M type is suitable only for fast road use For circuit use, please apply Z or R series types In the case of on road circuit use and caused early wear etc. We are totally not responsible.Please note this beforehand TOYOTA GAIA SXM10G 98/5 ~ 01/04:.. M type is suitable only for fast road use For circuit use, please apply Z or R series types In the case of on road circuit use and caused . early wear etc. We are totally not responsible Please note this beforehand TOYOTA GAIA SXM15G CXM10G 98/5 ~ 01/04:. M type is suitable only for fast road use For circuit use, please apply Z or R series types .. In the case of on road circuit use and caused early wear etc. We are totally not responsible Please note this beforehand TOYOTA IPSUM SXM10G SXM15G CXM10G 96/5 ~ 01/05: M type is suitable only for fast road use . For circuit use, please apply Z or R series types. In the case of on road circuit use and caused early wear etc. We are totally not responsible. Please note this beforehand TOYOTA MARK II / CRESTA / CHASER GX90 SX90 LX90 92/10 ~ 96/9:.. M type is suitable only for fast road use For circuit use, please apply Z or R series types In the case of on road circuit use and caused . early wear etc. We are totally not responsible Please note this beforehand TOYOTA MARK ii / CRESTA / CHASER GX100 LX100 SX100 96/9 ~ 98/8:. M type is suitable only for fast road use For circuit use, please .. apply Z or R series types In the case of on road circuit use and caused early wear etc. We are totally not responsible Please note this beforehand TOYOTA MARK ii QUALIS SXV20W 97/4 ~ 99/8: M type is suitable only for fast road use. For circuit use, please apply Z or R series types. In the case of on road circuit use and caused early wear etc. We are totally not responsible. Please note this beforehand TOYOTA MARK II QUALIS SXV20W 99/8 ~ 01/12:.. M type is suitable only for fast road use For circuit use, please apply Z or R series types In the case of on road circuit use and caused early wear etc. We . are totally not responsible Please note this beforehand TOYOTA PRIUS NHW10 97/12 ~ 00/05:.. M type is suitable only for fast road use For circuit use, please apply Z or R series types In the case of on . road circuit use and caused early wear etc. We are totally not responsible Please note this beforehand TOYOTA RAV4 SXA10C SXA10G SXA11G / SXA15G SXA16G 94/4 ~ 00/05:. M type is suitable only for fast road use For circuit .. use, please apply Z or R series types In the case of on road circuit use and caused early wear etc. We are totally not responsible Please note this beforehand TOYOTA RAV4 SXA10W SXA11W 94/4 ~ 00/05:M type is suitable only for fast road use. For circuit use, please apply Z or R series types. In the case of on road circuit use and caused early wear etc. We are totally not responsible. Please note this beforehand TOYOTA SCEPTER SXV10 SXV15 SXV15W 92/7 ~ 96/8:.. M type is suitable only for fast road use For circuit use, please apply Z or R series types In the case of on road circuit use and caused early wear etc. We are . totally not responsible Please note this beforehand TOYOTA VISTA SV40 94/6 ~ 98/6:.. M type is suitable only for fast road use For circuit use, please apply Z or R series types In the case of on road . circuit use and caused early wear etc. We are totally not responsible Please note this beforehand TOYOTA VISTA SV41 SV42 SV43 CV43 94/6 ~ 98/6:. M type is suitable only for fast road use For circuit use,.. Please apply Z or R series types In the case of on road circuit use and caused early wear etc. We are totally not responsible Please note this beforehand TOYOTA VISTA CV40 94/6 ~ 98/6: M type is suitable only for fast road use. For circuit use, please apply Z or R series types. In the case of on road circuit use and caused early wear etc. We are totally not responsible. Please note this beforehand TOYOTA VISTA ZZV50 98 / 6 ~ 00/04:... M type is suitable only for fast road use For circuit use, please apply Z or R series types In the case of on road circuit use and caused early wear etc. We are totally not responsible Please note this beforehand TOYOTA VISTA ARDEO ZZV50G 98/6 ~ 00/04:. M type is suitable only for fast road use For circuit use, please apply Z or R series types.In the case of on road circuit use and caused early wear etc. We are totally not responsible. Please note this beforehand |
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★★★★★ 4
Baking soda never works out well
Flavor Name: 1. Sensitive Mint, Size: 4 Ounce (Pack of 1)
I don't know why I decided to chance it but it didn't take long for my teeth to start aching. I realized baking soda might be the cause of my toothache issues when I switched between a few and realized the baking soda ones were accompanied by aching. I think I went with this because it claims to be for sensitivity and I thought the nhap would help whatever the baking soda affected but not the case.
If you have tooth ache, consider it might actually be the toothpaste and don't just go looking for "sensitive" labels. This might work in combination with other toothpaste. I.e. not multiple times a day but once a day and a different one for other brushing.
I've noticed not being as able to tell when it's been a while since I brushed. This was the main change so it might be effective at cleaning.
The tube is metal and hard to press but the paste consistency is less firm than others so it works out. It didn't take much to get the paste out. It gives a light foam. The taste is not sweet. It's tolerable but borders on bad.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Mr. Hancock Intrigues Once Again!
Format: Paperback
Mr. Hancock is a fabulous writer/author that I have had the pleasure of reading for many years now! Be it his non-fiction books or like this book, historical-based fiction, he always leaves you thinking and contemplating life and where we come from and how we fit in on this planet and in the this universe! This book had me right from the very first paragraph, I knew it wouldn't take me long to finish it, which it didn't...of course, leaving me hungry for the next book in this trilogy! I have always been intrigued and fascinated with the paranormal and was pleasantly surprised to find it fitting in perfectly and so naturally in this tale. What I would like to thank Mr. Hancock for is his ability to describe scenes, people, actions, interactions, rituals, etc. in such clear, concise and extreme detail using many rarely-used (anymore in this day and age) adjectives making every page come alive for me! I was so enthralled with his writing in this book that I felt like I was watching a movie...very vivid! I almost felt as if I was in that world and that time while reading this fabulous book! I was relating part of the book to my husband one day and actually started out a sentence by saying to him..."she told me", my gosh...I caught myself in mid-sentence...what was I saying?!?! That's how captivating this book and the story was to me...I WAS there! Thank you once again Mr. Hancock for all you do and all your studies...you are always thought-provoking in all you bring to us...your readers, listeners and followers! Your work and travels are much appreciated and certainly needed for the awakening of mankind...please don't quit sharing with us anytime soon!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2013
★★★★★ 5
Gripping & Enthralling
Format: Kindle
Get this book, and jump on the thrill ride. Savage war dogs in full plate armor, human sacrifice on an industrial scale, cannons firing grapeshot point blank into charging hordes of unsuspecting warriors, intense duels within the Spanish and Native groups... this book is graphic and hard to put down.
Just be aware that as pt. 1 of a trilogy, it WILL leave you hanging, and wanting more. I suppose that is just the nature of the beast... and we must patiently await pt. 2.
Far more historical than a fantasy, but more fantastic than a history... this novel falls almost perfectly into that middle ground, sweet spot. It is extremely well researched, with few liberties taken, so you really feel like you are observing things that could very well have transpired. However, it goes beyond a flat, boring recreation of the extant journals and histories of the conquest of New Spain, and introduces vivid characters, visions, dreams, and witchcraft to bring the tale to life.
Historians might appreciate the graphic and accurate depictions of battles and intrigue, and fantasy buffs might dig the subplots involving mushroom visions, metaphysical "gods," and a young witch in Tenochtitlan (being stuff that couldn't be derived from source material and must come from the prolific mind of Mr. Hancock). Some might prefer these things stay separate and "never the twain shall meet," but there are books enough for purists out there. What Graham Hancock has done is present a page-turning story which fully draws the reader into a world which is a fairly good estimation of that world that existed when Cortez & his worldview met the Mexica & the Maya... and supplanted theirs.
Given that most everyone on Earth already knows this story--and how it ends--it was IMHO a very wise decision for the author to add drama and tension by fleshing this out into a "fictional" novel. I would say the breakdown is 1/3rd non-fiction, 1/3rd logical extrapolations from what we know, and 1/3rd pure fantasy. I honestly can't say which part I prefer.
Just do yourself a favor and read this.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2014
★★★★★ 4
Very impressive
Format: Paperback
I approached this one with caution and came away impressed, glad to have read it, and looking forward to the sequel. It's a fascinating and occasionally breathtaking novel. Hancock has a knack for writing compelling fiction. It's funny: often when people write reviews of his non-fiction books they'll say they read like good thrillers. This one is compelling as fiction but also had enough historical detail to keep me interested beyond the plot and to make me think about the Spanish conquest of Mexico in a different light. I was very grateful for the endnote by Hancock giving an overview of the types of "fictional" elements he introduced into the book (such as combining a couple of historical events into a single event in order to keep the appropriate pace for a novel) because this clarified things and allowed me to come away from the book with a deeper overall understanding of that period in history--which Hancock really does bring alive. Granted, this is Hancock's take on it--even non-fiction historical books have an author's "take" on events--but it seems to be a very well-informed take. Mixed in are supernatural elements and hints of the non-orthodox elements of history that Hancock is known for investigating in his non-fiction. For me, the blend was good.
It's not a perfect novel. For example, the style of switching perspective from character to character from short chapter to short chapter was a bit jarring at first; I found it unnecessary and it ended up taking me out of the narrative for a few short moments. (Perhaps this was done to "hit the ground running" and introduce the large cast of characters and plot threads quickly; still, for me it was too much at first.) However, this stylistic approach shifts as the book goes on; the sequences become longer and occasionally blend together. Ultimately this worked, especially given the large cast and numerous plots the book juggles. If it hadn't worked, I would've put the book down; as it was, I did end up turning pages (on my Kindle) rather quickly and not getting bored.
There is an immense amount of blood and gore. Very graphic. I won't pass judgment on it. It did give a pretty visceral impression of the whole human sacrifice element of the Mexica and other peoples, and of what battle was probably like at the time. Character-wise the book is diverse and interesting. There are a few semi-saccharine moments and lightly-drawn characters, but in general all are developed to help drive the story forward and to offer possible insights into their historical counterparts.
Ultimately I guess we could call this a "sprawling epic," one that wraps up the first part of its story at the end but leaves a huge section to be developed in the next installment. I hope we don't have to wait too long. As I said at the beginning of this review, I didn't really know what to expect from this book but it really was quite fluid, exciting, surprising, and enlightening. Very impressive.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2013
★★★★★ 5
Graham Hancock has woven a compelling tale of historical fiction that does not feel like history or fiction
Format: Kindle
This has been a relentless and compelling read from page one and comes from one of the most innovative thinkers of our time. Graham Hancock has woven a compelling tale of historical fiction that does not feel like history or fiction. Its characters are real and relatable for their humanity, their virtues, their vices, and their corruption. I especially enjoy his characterization of Montezuma and Cortes, two iconic characters from the pages of history who become living, breathing, understandable humans for the readers. The supernatural elements of the story are undeniably present, but they are handled in a way that blends into the tapestry of the story rather than as silly plot devices. Also, those same supernatural elements help throw into sharper relief the unimaginable brutality and horror of which both of these great civilizations on a collision course were capable. The violence is brutal and horrific, no doubt, but for me the gentleness and humanity of the author in describing it softens its impact. Also, even though the book ventures into some very dark, cruel times in human history, the goodness and humanity of many of the characters prevents the story from becoming a tale of despair or hopelessness. I am a fan of Graham Hancock's non-fiction work, and this book firmly cements him as a fiction author I will be revisiting. Superb!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2015