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480 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780063021792
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperVia
Publication date: 29 September 2020
Description
When her daughter, Paula, became gravely ill and fell into a coma, Isabel Allende began to write the story of her family for her unconscious child. Bizarre ancestors are introduced; delightful and bitter childhood memories are shared; amazing anec...
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sad 82%
reflective 74%
inspiring 43%
challenging 18%
dark 18%
hopeful 18%
informative 16%
funny 7%
tense 7%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 1%
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fast 4%
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Death, Terminal illness, GriefModerate
Violence, War, Sexual assaultMinor
Alcoholism, Child abuse, Dementia480 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780063021792
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperVia
Publication date: 29 September 2020
Description
When her daughter, Paula, became gravely ill and fell into a coma, Isabel Allende began to write the story of her family for her unconscious child. Bizarre ancestors are introduced; delightful and bitter childhood memories are shared; amazing anec...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,768 reviews
Moods
sad 82%
reflective 74%
inspiring 43%
challenging 18%
dark 18%
hopeful 18%
informative 16%
funny 7%
tense 7%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 45%
fast 4%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Terminal illness, GriefModerate
Violence, War, Sexual assaultMinor
Alcoholism, Child abuse, Dementia