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293 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241951651
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 07 April 2011
Description
Isabel Allende tells the sweet and sinister story of an orphan who beguiles the world with her astonishing visions, triumphing over the worst of adversity and bringing light to a dark place.
Community Reviews Summary of 2,789 reviews
Moods
emotional 59%
reflective 48%
hopeful 27%
mysterious 26%
inspiring 20%
funny 18%
challenging 16%
dark 13%
sad 11%
lighthearted 10%
tense 8%
informative 6%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 46% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicide attempt, Police brutalityModerate
Death of parent, Transphobia, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Sexual violence, Dementia, Death
293 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241951651
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 07 April 2011
Description
Isabel Allende tells the sweet and sinister story of an orphan who beguiles the world with her astonishing visions, triumphing over the worst of adversity and bringing light to a dark place.
Community Reviews Summary of 2,789 reviews
Moods
emotional 59%
reflective 48%
hopeful 27%
mysterious 26%
inspiring 20%
funny 18%
challenging 16%
dark 13%
sad 11%
lighthearted 10%
tense 8%
informative 6%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 46% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicide attempt, Police brutalityModerate
Death of parent, Transphobia, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Sexual violence, Dementia, Death