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kquixotic's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I was instantly attached to these characters and invested in their happiness. I have always loved The House of the Spirits and Eva Luna for the curious cast of players and fantastical worlds they all live in. I wondered if I’d be just as enchanted with Allende’s more pure historical fiction, and I’m pleased to say that I am.
Graphic: War and Violence
aledang's review against another edition
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
kwelker's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
mariagrabowsky's review against another edition
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Truly wild journey that a reader is taken on. Only comment for this book is that it maybe does too much, too many years, too many journeys, and too many twists and turns.
vickie101101's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
nuriaplacid's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
zozosbooks's review against another edition
3.0
The middle got a bit boring but I like the idea of following the entire life of someone. I wish there was more descriptions instead of just facts and explanations of the past.
tubbikin's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
joaniesickler's review against another edition
5.0
Compelling family saga and historical journey from 1937 to 1994 beginning in the Spanish Civil War through the rise of Allende in Chile and the overthrow by Pinochet. Deeply about love and family and survival.
september128's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5