The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende

The House of the Spirits

Del Valle Family #3

Isabel Allende with Magda Bogin (Translator)

520 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction historical literary magical realism emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Chilean writer Isabel Allende’s classic novel is both a richly symbolic family saga and the riveting story of an unnamed Latin American country’s turbulent history.In a triumph of magic realism, Allende constructs a spirit-ridden world and fills i...

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Moods

emotional 74%
reflective 58%
dark 46%
sad 41%
challenging 36%
mysterious 32%
adventurous 27%
tense 26%
inspiring 18%
hopeful 16%
informative 12%
funny 9%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 40%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.18

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