Island Beneath the Sea by Isabel Allende

Island Beneath the Sea

Isabel Allende with Margaret Sayers Peden (Translator)

592 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical magical realism challenging emotional sad slow-paced
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Island Beneath the Sea by Isabel Allende is a captivating and emotional journey that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate historical fiction, particularly those interested in the complex and powerful stories of women's lives, motherhood, and the struggles of slavery and cultural identity.

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The New York Times bestselling author of The House of the Spirits and A Long Petal of the Sea tells the story of one unforgettable woman--a slave and concubine determined to take control of her own destiny--in this sweeping historical novel that m...

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Community Reviews

3.93
based on 2,662 reviews

Moods

emotional: 79%

sad: 57%

challenging: 48%

dark: 47%

reflective: 43%

adventurous: 32%

informative: 29%

tense: 26%

hopeful: 23%

inspiring: 20%

mysterious: 2%


Pace

6% of readers chose fast
46% of readers chose medium
47% of readers chose slow
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medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

8% of readers chose Plot
51% of readers chose A mix
39% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

74% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

37% of readers chose Yes
56% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

92% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

44% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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