Eva Luna by Isabel Allende

Eva Luna

Isabel Allende with Margaret Sayers Peden (Translator)

307 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction historical literary magical realism adventurous emotional slow-paced
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Eva Luna is the daughter of a professor’s assistant and a snake-bitten gardener—born poor, orphaned at an early age, and working as a servant. Eva is a naturally gifted and imaginative storyteller who meets people from all stations and walks of li...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,782 reviews

Moods

adventurous 68%
emotional 58%
reflective 48%
hopeful 27%
mysterious 26%
inspiring 20%
funny 18%
challenging 16%
dark 13%
sad 11%
lighthearted 10%
tense 8%
informative 6%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 33%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 47% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.91

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