Reviews

Largo pétalo de mar by Isabel Allende

mvanluven's review against another edition

emotional informative reflective medium-paced

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

3.75

_starless's review against another edition

3.0

It was…ok. I liked the historical aspect of the book. But the characters needed much more depth and overall the story wasn’t as engaging as I expected it to be.

eamcmahon3's review against another edition

5.0

Meher recommended this to me. Loved it. A few great quotes:

"While at the same time an age-old weariness sapped your will, and worst of all, you had to confront the insidious suspicion that all this sacrifice might be in vain"

"One day they would need to have the discussion about how long mourning lasts, how long the dead are allowed to haunt us"

"It was the anguish of divided love, separation, of living and dying far away from one's loves ones"

bettielovesbooks's review against another edition

5.0

Isabell Allende went back to her roots, beautifully written book with characters full of life, soul, virtues and defects. I was moved.

katiegilley's review against another edition

4.0

This was a beautifully written book. It follows a family of Spaniards fleeing General Franco's war. They find refuge in Chile, A Long Petal of the Sea. While in South America, political unrest continues as nations experiment with different styles of government. The Dalmau family experiences upheaval and persecution, but the miracle of love and life keeps them moving forward.

This is an incredibly moving story and I'll remember this family for quite a while!

slawler's review against another edition

4.0

This is the first of Isabel Allende's books that I've read, and although historical fiction isn't my usual preference, I was hooked early on.

I kept being reminded of Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruis Zafon, but I enjoyed A Long Petal of the Sea much more, especially the female characters and how trauma was presented.

catherineamerica's review against another edition

adventurous emotional informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-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

4.25

lyndsaygavin's review against another edition

emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

macaroniman's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful reflective sad tense 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

4.5

lars8021's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

5.0