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theaceofpages's review against another edition
I don't know if this book hits different if you've read the authors other works, but unfortunately the style isn't working for me (and I don't think that the copy I'm reading feels like the pages want to fall out soon is helping with the experience). It's not holding my attention in the way I hoped it would, so I'm going to be putting this one down
sydneyqamar's review against another edition
4.0
Una historia maravillosa y detallada desde uno de los escritores chilenos más venerados. Allende explica contundente, con varias florituras, su niñez en Chile, la actitud nacional y los cambios de este país y sí misma afectados por la dictadura.
brunogcarr's review against another edition
2.0
Mais meia estrela. Está bem escrito, mas é livro para interessar mais aos fãs de Allende. Como estreia, não é mais do que uma retrospectiva de vida e um manifesto de amor por um país.
sam2085's review against another edition
3.0
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.
lottie1803's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
book_concierge's review
3.0
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.