Daughter of Fortune: A Novel by Isabel Allende

Daughter of Fortune: A Novel

Del Valle Family #1

Isabel Allende

496 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction historical literary romance adventurous emotional medium-paced

Description

“Allende has created a masterpiece of historical fiction that is passionate, adventurous, and brilliantly insightful. . . . suspenseful and surprising.”—Denver PostFrom the revered New York Times bestselling author of The House of the Spirits and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,968 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
emotional 59%
reflective 42%
hopeful 34%
inspiring 29%
informative 23%
sad 17%
challenging 15%
mysterious 13%
dark 12%
tense 12%
funny 8%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 37%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 40% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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