House of Mist by Maria Luisa Bombal

House of Mist

Maria Luisa Bombal

245 pages missing pub info (editions)

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Description

House of Mist stands as one of the first South American novels written in the style that was later called magical realism. Of this story of a young bride struggling with her marriage to an aloof landowner--and the mysteries surrounding their life ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 108 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
mysterious 100%
dark 66%
challenging 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | N/A: 33%

Average rating

3.86

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