Island Beneath the Sea by Isabel Allende

Island Beneath the Sea

Isabel Allende

fiction historical magical realism adventurous slow-paced

464 pages | first published 2009

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"Allende is a master storyteller at the peak of her powers." -- Los Angeles Times From the sugar plantations of Saint-Domingue to the lavish parlors of New Orleans at the turn of the 19th century, the latest novel from New York Times bestselling a...
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Summary of 1309 reviews

Moods

emotional 74%
challenging 54%
sad 47%
dark 45%
reflective 43%
adventurous 35%
informative 31%
inspiring 29%
hopeful 25%
tense 21%
mysterious 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 37%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 42% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 40% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.92

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