A review by soupqueen
The Wind Knows My Name by Isabel Allende

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

Isabel tells more than shows, but the characters are engaging and the story is heart-wrenching. Could be a quick read if you wanted, or you can sit with it for a while.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Genocide, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Violence, Antisemitism, Trafficking, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, War, and Pandemic/Epidemic

Minor: Deportation