The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende

The House of the Spirits

Del Valle Family #3

Isabel Allende

496 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction historical literary magical realism emotional reflective medium-paced
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As a girl, Clara del Valle can read fortunes, make objects move as if they had lives of their own, and predict the future. Following the mysterious death of her sister, Rosa the Beautiful, Clara is mute for nine years. When she breaks her silence,...

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Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 58%
dark 46%
sad 42%
challenging 36%
mysterious 31%
tense 28%
adventurous 27%
inspiring 20%
hopeful 15%
informative 14%
funny 10%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 38%
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: 69% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.2

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