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Il quaderno di Maya by Isabel Allende

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adrianajimenez's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

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

3.25

I liked it, but even though it's a big one, it felt very superficial, if that makes sense. While I think the real take away of the book is the character's introspection, self-discovery, and thoughts, the crime plot felt very pretend-y, with not a lot of foundation to it. I'm not sure if that's just my own fault, if maybe it's the translation (I still haven't read Allende in Spanish) or just how the book is meant to be read. Either way, I enjoyed it, and I will continue to read more from this author (House of Spirits is still one of my favourites).

vnessc's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful 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? Yes

5.0

ticianeaneane's review against another edition

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adventurous dark lighthearted tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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mackenziencheez's review against another edition

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3.0

3.5

mgs3's review against another edition

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4.0

I connected with Maya's introspection. Apart from the superficial plot of drugs, teen angst, abandonment, loneliness, etc. the lessons of love, self discovery and growth are what kept me interested.

Side note: is it just me or was the narrator a bit annoying? I hated how she mispronounced certain words. She should have done some research.

clau18's review against another edition

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3.0

He tardado muchísimo en terminar este libro porque al principio me parecía aburridillo y la trama tampoco me parecía nada especial. Definitivamente tienes que tener un poco de paciencia y seguir leyendo, para asi poder disfrutar de una historia sobre el duelo, los traumas, la pérdida y sobre el amor que te da tu familia.