This was a fun read. Allende's version of Zorro explains why and how he got his passion for justice and his almost superhuman skills; and covers his adventures and travels mostly up to the age of 20. The first Zorro story was written in 1919, and since then there have been TV, movies, books and comic versions.
This novel is in the magical realism genre. I haven't read a lot of magical realism, but what I have reminds me of the Brothers Grimm (random magical events and the main theme is people's choices) crossed with soap opera (only with less yelling, much better written dialogue, and more honourable characters).
"Heroism is a badly renumerated occupation, and often it leads to an early end, which is why it appeals to fanatics or persons with an unhealthy fascination with death. There are all too few heroes with a romantic heart and a fun-loving nature." Zorro, page 1
So in this Zorro expect exciting events, secret rooms and passages, deep affection, decisions made with honour and lack of common sense, and unusual people. And enjoy yourself.
Zorro (this one) first published in 2005
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