A review by patriciainnewmexico
My Name Is Emilia del Valle by Isabel Allende

adventurous emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I enjoyed this book so much even though I rarely, if ever, read fiction in the journal format. I enjoyed it so much that I didn't even notice Allende used this style until near the end! However, this is not surprising as I have read six of her books and enjoyed them all. Emilia’s strength, determination, and courage shone through as she followed her heart to a full life. This book inspired me to be my best self, follow my heart, and face difficult times courageously as well. Highly recommend. (Thank you, Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, for providing this book for review via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.)