Das Geisterhaus by Isabel Allende

Das Geisterhaus

Del Valle Family #3

Isabel Allende with Anneliese Botond (Translator)

501 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction historical literary magical realism emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Die Geschichte der alteingesessenen Familie del Valle setzt zu Beginn des 20. Jahrhunderts in Chiles scheinbar wohlgeordneter Welt ein und reißt uns mit in einem Strudel politischer Umbrüche und Gewalt, der die persönlichen Schicksale über vier Ge...

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Moods

emotional 74%
reflective 58%
dark 46%
sad 40%
challenging 35%
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: 23% | 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: 7% | N/A: 2%

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4.18

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