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A review by cynthiapee
The Wind Knows My Name by Isabel Allende
4.0
The book touched me from the beginning, as it once again shows us the devastating effects of war on people, while also underlining that being a refugee is far from easy. It highlights the painful experiences during WWII when children were put on trains without their parents, sent to an unknown country, without knowing the language or where they would end up, or with whom. The same remains true today—whether people are fleeing war or the instability and corruption of their home governments. It breaks my heart.
The book shifts between different stories, and at times the names were unclear (I was listening to the audiobook, so I couldn’t flip back to check). However, it is beautifully written. The love story between Nadine and Samuel was particularly moving, showing that love isn’t perfect—and that’s okay.
The book shifts between different stories, and at times the names were unclear (I was listening to the audiobook, so I couldn’t flip back to check). However, it is beautifully written. The love story between Nadine and Samuel was particularly moving, showing that love isn’t perfect—and that’s okay.