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solaratmidnight's review against another edition
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4.0
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Offering an overview of the country's culture, the author focuses on her own experience and viewpoints regarding Chile's history, politics, food, and society. When focused on these aspects, the book offers a nearly comprehensive take on all components of Chilean culture. A bit too often Allende deviates to focus on her personal story. The narrative of an upper-class writer has limited appeal. Overall-good book.
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Audiobook narrated by Blair Brown
3.5***
In this memoir, Allende looks at her own family history as well as the history of her native country, Chile. She explores the social conventions, politics, natural terrain, geographical difficulties and advantages of this unique land. It’s a story full of mythology – from national legends, to her own family’s stories. Here are the roots of her ability to seamlessly weave elements of magical realism into her novels. Her own family history is rife with examples: a grandmother who could move furniture with her thoughts, ghosts and hauntings, and larger-than-life ancestors.
Blair Brown does a fine job of narrating this memoir. I’ve listened to her narrate a couple of Allende’s books and this is a good partnership.
3.5***
In this memoir, Allende looks at her own family history as well as the history of her native country, Chile. She explores the social conventions, politics, natural terrain, geographical difficulties and advantages of this unique land. It’s a story full of mythology – from national legends, to her own family’s stories. Here are the roots of her ability to seamlessly weave elements of magical realism into her novels. Her own family history is rife with examples: a grandmother who could move furniture with her thoughts, ghosts and hauntings, and larger-than-life ancestors.
Blair Brown does a fine job of narrating this memoir. I’ve listened to her narrate a couple of Allende’s books and this is a good partnership.
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Loved the intro and overview of Chile. She has a great style and this book provides insight into her thoughts and process behind her stories