A review by roseleaf24
In the Midst of Winter by Isabel Allende

5.0

I loved this book. It was the right book at the right time, and maybe I wouldn't have loved it so much if I hadn't dragged through the last few books I read, but I flew through this one. I was completely wrapped up in these characters from page one, and Allende did a brilliant job of weaving their pasts and their presents and keeping me wholly engaged in each, not ever disappointed to leave off one thread because I was excited to get back to another. The tenderness and heart of this book lept off the page, even when things got serious in a completely different way than I expected. I must say, the jacket cover and summaries I read beforehand did an excellent job of not spoiling anything for once.