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

adventurous hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Read over a long period of time which maybe impacted my ability to see the book as a whole. Always a fan of Allende’s writing, how her books scratch the itch of wanting to read a good STORY. I liked the ending and the political drama more than the beginning. But I loved how Allende’s writing is consistently compassionate, and hopeful while being realistic in its treatment of women and feminism. A pleasure to have in class.