Island Beneath the Sea by Isabel Allende

Island Beneath the Sea

Isabel Allende

464 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical magical realism challenging emotional sad slow-paced
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"Allende is a master storyteller at the peak of her powers." -- Los Angeles Times From the sugar plantations of Saint-Domingue to the lavish parlors of New Orleans at the turn of the 19th century, the latest novel from New York Times bestselling a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,991 reviews

Moods

emotional 79%
sad 59%
challenging 53%
dark 47%
reflective 42%
adventurous 33%
informative 26%
tense 26%
inspiring 24%
hopeful 22%
mysterious 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 41%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 41% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 36% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 26%

Average rating

3.92

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