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kwillen's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
sbreadsfantasy's review
4.0
I’m glad I revisited Daughter of Fortune. I first read it as a girl of sixteen and found it rather disappointing. It has been long remembered as my least favorite Allende novel.
As a wife, mother, and adult, I was able to see this book with fresh eyes. The organization of the plot still renders it my least favorite Allende novel, but I can appreciate the marrow of the story now.
Having spent years working my way through Allende’s books, I plan to now move on to Portrait in Sepia and The House of the Spirits, following the chronological order of events of the del Valle family. Although each novel stands alone well, connecting the themes, events, and characters adds depth to each novel.
As a wife, mother, and adult, I was able to see this book with fresh eyes. The organization of the plot still renders it my least favorite Allende novel, but I can appreciate the marrow of the story now.
Having spent years working my way through Allende’s books, I plan to now move on to Portrait in Sepia and The House of the Spirits, following the chronological order of events of the del Valle family. Although each novel stands alone well, connecting the themes, events, and characters adds depth to each novel.
telcontar2901's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
urfavpunk's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
chartsh's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
ennieeva's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
kate_303's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0