A review by cynthiareads
Of Love and Shadows by Isabel Allende

adventurous challenging dark slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Slow to start (almost nothing happens in the first third). Very extensive character histories (sometimes too much).  But, worth the read for a better understanding of what life was like for those living under Pinochet’s regime and those making life-altering decisions about leaving their home.