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A review by juliakobielska
A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende, Isabel Allende
5.0
Just extraordinary. So moving and piercing, it's hard to gather the thoughts after finishing it. The quotes from Pablo Neruda are such an impactful addition to Allende's beautiful style of storytelling. However, the power of "A Long Petal of the Sea" lies in its history, the history of Catalans and their unwavering fight for freedom.
The story of Victor (both the imagined one and Victor Pey Casado) and Roser can shine a light of hope for all those who still, in this day, have to escape, wander and search. It truly puts our lives, so easy compared to many others, in perspective. The answer to the question of "where do I belong" may prove to be a tad bit easier to find after reading this book.
The story of Victor (both the imagined one and Victor Pey Casado) and Roser can shine a light of hope for all those who still, in this day, have to escape, wander and search. It truly puts our lives, so easy compared to many others, in perspective. The answer to the question of "where do I belong" may prove to be a tad bit easier to find after reading this book.