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kstwyla's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-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
4.5
Allende has a way with words - she is always able to bring you to the world she has created. Also love her strong women character.
jeanphilli's review against another edition
2.0
This story covers a place and time that I know little about. I enjoyed the characters but I found the plot a bit contrived. That said the atmosphere and the female point of view were enlightening.
sherylk's review against another edition
4.0
I really, really enjoyed this book. It was like an Outlander book, but with more serious writing and more meticulously researched.
At its center was a young slave and her inexperienced master, who first meet in Saint-Domingue when he inherits his father's plantation. The story follows the two of them through several decades, and most interestingly though a major revolt that ultimately freed the slaves of S-D. There was plenty of heartache in this book, and violence - but also love and friendship.
All in all a wonderful read.
At its center was a young slave and her inexperienced master, who first meet in Saint-Domingue when he inherits his father's plantation. The story follows the two of them through several decades, and most interestingly though a major revolt that ultimately freed the slaves of S-D. There was plenty of heartache in this book, and violence - but also love and friendship.
All in all a wonderful read.
ecuathai's review against another edition
4.0
Isabele Allende in her true fashion weaves a story that reaches out and intertwined itself around the reader in such a way that one cannot put the book down until it is devoured. She writes in such a way that it becomes part of your soul. She does nothing less with this book!
phoenixsparks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Graphic: Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, and War
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Abortion
Minor: Animal cruelty
angelicama86's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
georgia_brown's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5