The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende

The House of the Spirits

Del Valle Family #3

Isabel Allende with Magda Bogin (Translator)

368 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction historical literary magical realism emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Already a best seller and critical divers in Europe and Latin America, The House of the Spirits is the magnificent epic of the Trueba family—their loves, their ambitions, their spiritual quests, their relations with one another, and their particip...

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Moods

emotional 74%
reflective 58%
dark 45%
sad 41%
challenging 36%
mysterious 31%
adventurous 28%
tense 27%
inspiring 18%
hopeful 16%
informative 13%
funny 9%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 39%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 42% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 21% | 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: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.19

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