Maya's Notebook by Isabel Allende

Maya's Notebook

Isabel Allende with Anne McLean (Translator)

387 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction contemporary thriller challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

A startling novel of suspense and resilience from New York Times bestselling author of The House of the Spirits, Isabel Allende.Neglected by her parents, nineteen-year-old Maya Vidal grew up in a rambling old house in Berkeley with her grandparent...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,165 reviews

Moods

emotional 68%
dark 62%
reflective 50%
sad 37%
challenging 33%
tense 31%
adventurous 22%
hopeful 14%
mysterious 10%
informative 8%
inspiring 8%
funny 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 48%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.76

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