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monloesco's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Xenophobia, Antisemitism, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Sexual harassment, Classism, Deportation, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Genocide
fkshg8465's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Dementia, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, War, Deportation, and Pandemic/Epidemic
gvstyris's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Hay que estar tranquilas. No estamos perdidas. El viento conoce mi nombre y también el tuyo. Todos saben dónde estamos. Yo estoy aquí con vos, sé dónde estás y vos sabés dónde estoy yo. ¿Viste? No hay que tener miedo.
Esta novela subraya lo importante que es contar historias para la empatía. En El Viento Conoce Mi Nombre, Allende presenta varios momentos históricos a través de los ojos de tres niños perseguidos. Es sombrío y difícil de leer, pero a la vez infinitamente relevante.
Los capítulos (y historia, supongo) de Anita fueron sin duda los más destacados para mí. El cambio a la segunda perspectiva reflejaba la voz de una niña tan vulnerable, y su prosa sencilla me hizo llorar repetidamente.
Sí, la escritura de Allende es didáctica, y el romance entre el abogado y la trabajadora social es innecesario. Pero me alegra mucho haberlo leído por fin y no puedo recomendarlo lo suficiente.
Hay una estrella donde toda la gente y los animales están contentos y es mejor que el cielo, porque no hay que morirse para ir allí.
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Antisemitism, and Deportation
Moderate: Xenophobia and War
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Fatphobia, Sexual assault, Car accident, and Death of parent
emdowd's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Deportation
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Gun violence and Xenophobia
gris_zorra's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Genocide, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Vomit, Antisemitism, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, War, Deportation, and Pandemic/Epidemic
bconner3000's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Gun violence, Hate crime, Sexism, Antisemitism, Death of parent, Murder, and Deportation
Minor: Chronic illness, Genocide, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexual violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic
machenn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Moderate: Death, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Torture, Violence, Antisemitism, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Deportation
hagen69's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Antisemitism, Dementia, Trafficking, Mass/school shootings, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, Deportation, and Pandemic/Epidemic
v_torres's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Moderate: Death, Pedophilia, Rape, Violence, Stalking, Deportation, and Pandemic/Epidemic
melodyseestrees's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Antisemitism, Death of parent, and Deportation
Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Murder
Minor: Trafficking