Maya's Notebook by Isabel Allende

Maya's Notebook

Isabel Allende with Anne McLean (Translator)

387 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction contemporary thriller challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

A startling novel of suspense and resilience from New York Times bestselling author of The House of the Spirits, Isabel Allende.Neglected by her parents, nineteen-year-old Maya Vidal grew up in a rambling old house in Berkeley with her grandparent...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,099 reviews

Moods

emotional 68%
dark 60%
reflective 48%
challenging 34%
sad 34%
tense 29%
adventurous 24%
hopeful 17%
mysterious 12%
inspiring 9%
informative 7%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 41%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 45% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.76

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