Of Love and Shadows by Isabel Allende

Of Love and Shadows

Isabel Allende

336 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction magical realism romance challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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This profoundly moving tale of love, bravery, and tragedy by New York Times bestselling author Isabel Allende brings to life a country ruled with an iron fist--and the men and women who dare to challenge it. Irene Beltr n is a force to be reckoned...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,431 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
sad 58%
dark 52%
adventurous 44%
reflective 43%
tense 37%
challenging 30%
inspiring 23%
mysterious 23%
hopeful 19%
informative 17%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 32%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 67% | Plot: 16% | Character: 13% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.84

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