jlherlihy 's review for:

The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende
4.0
adventurous emotional funny inspiring medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Wonderful gripping and magical story. I loved the mix or realism and surrealism with a massive range or quirky and interesting characters. The book spans many years and the background and history of Chile created extra interest.