The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende

The House of the Spirits

Del Valle Family #3

Isabel Allende with Magda Bogin (Translator)

491 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction historical literary magical realism emotional reflective medium-paced
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The House of the Spirits, the unforgettable first novel that established Isabel Allende as one of the world’s most gifted storytellers, brings to life the triumphs and tragedies of three generations of the Trueba family. The patriarch Esteban is a...

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Community Reviews

4.21
based on 24,454 reviews

Moods

emotional: 75%

reflective: 59%

dark: 48%

sad: 43%

challenging: 37%

tense: 31%

mysterious: 30%

adventurous: 27%

inspiring: 19%

hopeful: 16%

informative: 15%

funny: 10%

lighthearted: 2%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

6% of readers chose fast
55% of readers chose medium
38% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

8% of readers chose Plot
50% of readers chose A mix
40% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

72% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

35% of readers chose Yes
52% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

69% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

75% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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