The Stories of Eva Luna by Isabel Allende

The Stories of Eva Luna

Isabel Allende with Margaret Sayers Peden

352 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction magical realism short stories adventurous challenging emotional slow-paced
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Isabel Allende is one of the world's most beloved authors. In 1988, she introduced the world to Eva Luna in a novel of the same name that recounted the adventurous life of a young Latin American woman whose powers as a storyteller bring her friend...

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Moods

emotional 78%
reflective 53%
mysterious 48%
adventurous 43%
dark 26%
sad 26%
inspiring 24%
challenging 19%
hopeful 12%
relaxing 12%
funny 9%
lighthearted 9%
tense 9%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 23%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 19% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 25% | No: 22% | N/A: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 35% | No: 21% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 39% | No: 14% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.88

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