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burnsreadsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
randomkaramazov's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
5.0
eve_kadou's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
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? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Police brutality, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Pregnancy, Misogyny, Rape, Violence, War, Death, Murder, Pedophilia, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Incest, and Sexism
mbpartlow's review against another edition
4.0
I think this book was my first introduction to what's known as magical realism. I enjoy Allende's writing, her beautiful rhythms. The culture she wrote about was foreign to me, but I felt like she opened a door and ushered me in.
mfkelly323's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
frostyred's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This one will stay with me. There was so much! The importance of family and politics, wealth and poverty, how strong hatred can be. There was magic, a lot of sorrow, an uprising! Sure, there were bits I felt a little meh at as with most books tbh but I never felt like the story wouldn't grip me again. It was dramatic and poetic. In a world today of such divided opinion, it was interesting to see how a family could love each other through such differing opinions and were willing to be so forgiving of each other's worst behaviours. I feel like I really gained from reading this.
almondsurfer's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
abbigator's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This reads very similarly to lots of translated classic literature, which I appreciate. It was a bit rough in the beginning because there is some person tense changes, but it was relatively easy to figure out who was talking. The translator did a good job I think. It got really dark towards the end but given the context of what was happening, it made sense.