The Stories of Eva Luna by Isabel Allende

The Stories of Eva Luna

Isabel Allende with Margaret Sayers Peden

367 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction historical magical realism short stories adventurous challenging emotional medium-paced

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Isabel Allende is one of the world's most beloved authors. In 1988, she introduced the world to Eva Luna in a novel of the same name that recounted the adventurous life of a young Latin American woman whose powers as a storyteller bring her friend...

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Moods

emotional 85%
reflective 57%
mysterious 53%
adventurous 39%
inspiring 32%
sad 28%
dark 21%
challenging 17%
hopeful 14%
relaxing 10%
funny 7%
informative 7%
lighthearted 7%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 22%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 26% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 18% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 27% | No: 16% | N/A: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 11% | No: 5%

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