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pnpmomma1's review against another edition
5.0
Never a better novel written
Ms. Allende has written a masterpiece. I'm a voracious reader and usually go from one book to the next. But with this novel, I stopped and savored the words like the art they are. My thoughts come back to it during my day to just enjoy the scenes, emotions and feel of the times she re created. Well done!
Ms. Allende has written a masterpiece. I'm a voracious reader and usually go from one book to the next. But with this novel, I stopped and savored the words like the art they are. My thoughts come back to it during my day to just enjoy the scenes, emotions and feel of the times she re created. Well done!
evaverm's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
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
3.5
jrmarr's review against another edition
3.0
Maybe it’s because I read an ebook version, or maybe it’s the translation, but this was nowhere near the poetic and heartfelt beauty of her earlier works. So many times I was drawn into the story, only to be thwarted by dialogue best described as pedestrian. A tail of love and family over multiple generations, this was a forgettable book, but it has made me wonder whether I should revisit her earlier books.
vampire_mother's review against another edition
5.0
A very good and interesting book that showed me a new insight about love, life and people.
rhealambe's review against another edition
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ciaraml4's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-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? No
4.0
dearkrysta's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
danireys's review against another edition
5.0
This in an epic tale: historical & romance, involving a romance from WWII to modern era. It is both heartbreaking and realistic. Ichimei and Alma are the star crossed lovers of their time. This feels like it could be real. In the modern era we have Irina, the Moldovan immigrant who becomes close to Alma and is entrusted with her secrets all the while Irina’s skin crawling childhood secrets come to light as well. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #mbcreadathon