The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende

The House of the Spirits

Del Valle Family #3

Isabel Allende with Magda Bogin (Translator)

433 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction historical literary magical realism emotional reflective medium-paced
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The House of the Spirits, the unforgettable first novel that established Isabel Allende as one of the world’s most gifted storytellers, brings to life the triumphs and tragedies of three generations of the Trueba family. The patriarch Esteban is a...

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Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 58%
dark 45%
sad 42%
challenging 36%
mysterious 31%
tense 28%
adventurous 27%
inspiring 19%
hopeful 15%
informative 14%
funny 10%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 39%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 41% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 36% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

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4.2

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