The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende

The House of the Spirits

Del Valle Family #3

Isabel Allende

496 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction historical literary magical realism emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

As a girl, Clara del Valle can read fortunes, make objects move as if they had lives of their own, and predict the future. Following the mysterious death of her sister, Rosa the Beautiful, Clara is mute for nine years. When she breaks her silence,...

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Moods

emotional 74%
reflective 58%
dark 46%
sad 41%
challenging 36%
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: 22% | 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: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.18

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