A review by bookreviewswithkb
The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende

dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

whew 😅 what a whirlwind 

Isabel Allende is a masterful storyteller. i was ENGROSSED in this generational family saga intertwined with humor, politics, strong female characters, and of course tragedy. it’s magical realism at its finest. if you like your books a little weird and a lot spicy, you will absolutely love the house of the spirits 

i’m still reflecting on the meaning and messages woven in here. 
  • how does one redeem themselves after they realize they’ve lived a long life of displacing their anger on to everyone around them? 
  • how do we balance the love we have for family with the ethical differences that lie between us? 
  • in what ways do we carry the decisions of our ancestors within us?
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