The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende

The House of the Spirits

Del Valle Family #3

Isabel Allende with Magda Bogin (Translator)

fiction historical literary magical realism emotional reflective medium-paced

448 pages | first published 1982

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The House of the Spirits, the unforgettable first novel that established Isabel Allende as one of the world’s most gifted storytellers, brings to life the triumphs and tragedies of three generations of the Trueba family. The patriarch Esteban is a...
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Summary of 10735 reviews

Moods

emotional 74%
reflective 57%
dark 46%
sad 40%
challenging 35%
mysterious 32%
adventurous 28%
tense 26%
inspiring 19%
hopeful 16%
informative 12%
funny 9%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 40%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 42% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 33% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.18

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