A review by inkdrinkermal
The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende

challenging dark reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Well. It was a gorgeously written and sweeping book, exploring heavy-hitting themes thoughtfully.

But oh my god the sheer amount of rape was horrifying.