Reviews

Dom duchów by Isabel Allende

aeb123's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

eleeeeleelee's review against another edition

dark emotional tense slow-paced

4.0

I have to give respect to one of the foremothers of my favorite genre, magical realism. Isabel Allende’s choices in crafting the world were beautiful. The way the story fits together is perfect. However, the story was often disturbing and distressing and I’m truly glad it’s over now- near every man commits or fantasizes about sexual assault over this 70ish year story. I understand characters can be complicated, but it’s hard to root for someone who supports someone so truly truly evil. What an experience this was.

aixahv3858's review against another edition

5.0

Y al igual que me pasó con "Cien años de soledad", el final me ha dejado maravillada. Si bien es cierto que en momentos me ha resultado un poco arduo de leer, creo que ha sido bueno saborear poco a poco esta historia, empaparme de los personajes y de sus historias.

doradalberto's review against another edition

dark reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Torture, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Violence, and Rape

gailcarroll's review against another edition

dark emotional informative sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

A epic saga. Note that this book could be very triggering for those who are survivors of abuse.

lesleysbooks's review against another edition

Could not engage with the story. There was no plot as such and none of the characters were particularly likeable. 

kimchikat's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Police brutality, Medical trauma, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Car accident, Abortion, Sexism, Violence, War, Rape, Transphobia, Pedophilia, Miscarriage, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Classism

dakwall's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

noahdc's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

gowiththefleur's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0