The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende

The House of the Spirits

Del Valle Family #3

Isabel Allende with Magda Bogin (Translator)

496 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction historical literary magical realism emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

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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Moods

emotional 74%
reflective 57%
dark 46%
sad 41%
challenging 35%
mysterious 31%
tense 27%
adventurous 26%
inspiring 18%
hopeful 15%
informative 14%
funny 9%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 38%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 41% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 36% | No: 11%

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: 15% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

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