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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
http://ginasblogging.blogspot.com/2007/01/ins-of-my-soul-novel.html
I love reading Isabel Allende's books, I compare them to watching a miniseries versus a 2 hour movie. Ines of My Soul was no different. Allende has the rare talent of creating a historical character and story that reads like really good fiction.
pretty good historical fiction about the conquest of chile; there's no doubt that allende writes with a lot of skill. i gave this 2 stars primarily because it's not my thing and because i started to find the battles redundant. also, i felt that she could've done a better job bringing the reader back in time.
The historical research and Allende's writing skill are evident, but this particular story isn't among her best. I just couldn't engage with Ines and the book is told entirely from her peespective.
The third historical fiction I've read from Isabel and I like her style
adventurous
informative
slow-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:
Complicated
I always like reading historical fiction. This book was a harder read for me than it seems it was for others. I've only ever heard good things about her style, yet I had a hard time staying focused while reading. Maybe it was all the Spanish names.
Anyway, interesting read about the founding of Chile and the native Mapuche tribe.
Anyway, interesting read about the founding of Chile and the native Mapuche tribe.
challenging
dark
fast-paced
I love historical fiction, and it doesn't hurt when the book is directed to "Isabel."
adventurous
emotional
informative