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flowers_sf's review against another edition
5.0
Una vez más, leer a Isabel Allende es un placer. Me encantó la forma en que está escrito el libro, en palabras de Maya y lleno de anécdotas y detalles que hacen la historia tan realista y creíble. Es increíble la facilidad que tienen Isabel para hacer eso.
skynet666's review against another edition
4.0
This has been sitting on my book shelf for a few years and after trying to start a few other books, I decided to give this one a shot. I wasn't sure about it when I started it, but I'm about 25% into it and I really like it. It took me awhile, but once I got into this story I really enjoyed it.
davidup_15's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
vinschnent's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.0
angela_fi13's review against another edition
4.0
Es fácil de leer y me gusta la forma como está escrito.
sarahlawton's review against another edition
3.25
This book felt more drawn out than it needed to be, and yet the part I found most interesting (the stories during the Pinochet dictatorship) was glossed over rather quickly. I appreciated Allende’s writing, but I found Maya to be rather grating.
A final possibly petty note, but I thought the persistent use of “washroom” and other Canadian-isms on an American teenager was just sloppy on the translator’s part.
A final possibly petty note, but I thought the persistent use of “washroom” and other Canadian-isms on an American teenager was just sloppy on the translator’s part.
natireads12's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
slow-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
3.75
boquitap4sion's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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
4.0
Bueno y diferente a lo que Isabel Allende suele escribir, por lo cual destacó el haber salido de su zona de confort. Maya se siente muy humana y los personajes (que son muchos) tienen cada uno su encanto y personalidad particular. Intrigante e interesante.
xhenetaa's review against another edition
5.0
1.Hate her mother(such a fake mother-doesnt deserve to be called a mother) and Daniel(such a fake lover).
3.The cop showing up once a good person then just another fake person.Glad he died.
2.She still should've go to U.S Goverment and tell her story even though she'd end up in jail.You can't hide from your reality and responsibility .You just can't hide forever!
An amazing adventure! I feel so good to be a part of it.I got to know about that weird and wonderful at the same time-island.I had a really good trip in that place so i did feel terrible during Maya's complicated part of life.
3.The cop showing up once a good person then just another fake person.Glad he died.
2.She still should've go to U.S Goverment and tell her story even though she'd end up in jail.You can't hide from your reality and responsibility .You just can't hide forever!
An amazing adventure! I feel so good to be a part of it.I got to know about that weird and wonderful at the same time-island.I had a really good trip in that place so i did feel terrible during Maya's complicated part of life.