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pattyo1984 's review for:
The House of the Spirits
by Isabel Allende
I had to read this book for the book challenge in my school district. While it is not a genre I love to read, I have to say that this is a rich text. I would want my daughters to read it in the context of cultural studies, women's issues and human behavior. Allende is truly an artist at her craft. Also, it should be noted that the violence perpetuated towards women in this book can easily translate to the violence perpetuated in current pop culture-- movies, music videos, etc. It opens the door for mature and educated discussion. I am happy to say that the book challenge was defeated.