480 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780063021792
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperVia
Publication date: 29 September 2020
Description
When her daughter, Paula, became gravely ill and fell into a coma, Isabel Allende began to write the story of her family for her unconscious child. Bizarre ancestors are introduced; delightful and bitter childhood memories are shared; amazing anec...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,202 reviews
Moods
sad 83%
reflective 72%
inspiring 45%
hopeful 23%
challenging 16%
dark 14%
informative 11%
funny 6%
tense 6%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 46%
fast 3%
Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Death, Terminal illness, GriefModerate
Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, AlcoholismMinor
Child abuse, Dementia
480 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780063021792
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperVia
Publication date: 29 September 2020
Description
When her daughter, Paula, became gravely ill and fell into a coma, Isabel Allende began to write the story of her family for her unconscious child. Bizarre ancestors are introduced; delightful and bitter childhood memories are shared; amazing anec...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,202 reviews
Moods
sad 83%
reflective 72%
inspiring 45%
hopeful 23%
challenging 16%
dark 14%
informative 11%
funny 6%
tense 6%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 46%
fast 3%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Terminal illness, GriefModerate
Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, AlcoholismMinor
Child abuse, Dementia