The house of the spirits: Isabella Allende

by Mary Ellen Snodgrass

Unknown Binding

Published January 1, 1996

About the author

Mary Ellen Snodgrass is an American educator and writer of textbooks and general reference works.

Reviews

[Jamie Casey · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was just ok for me. I found it confusing at certain times and it didn’t hold my attention. There were a lot of characters involved and although I liked the premise, it was just ok for me.

It isn’t one that I would recommend or read again unfortunately.

Favorite moments/quotes during the story:

“It was a long night, perhaps the longest in my life. I spent it sitting next to Rosa’s tomb, speaking with her, accompanying her on the first part of her journey to the Hereafter, which is when it’s hardest to detach yourself from earth and you need the love of those who have remained behind, so you can leave with at least the consolation of having planted something in someone’s heart.”

“Just as when we come into the world, when we die we are afraid of the unknown. But the fear is something from within us that has nothing to do with reality. Dying is like being born: just a change.”

[Tim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful use of words and the matter-of-fact references to magic sprinkled throughout the book. Thus is a great story even if somewhat slow moving but there is an intrigue from the beginning to slowly wind one's way through all the storyline as the ultimately reach resolution as the tale draws to a close. I love Ms. Allende's use of language and intend to continue reading all of her works.

[Andala · Rating 2 out of 5]

Wasn't entirely sure what to expect but was told it was a magical realism with some historical fiction. Not much in the magical arena, definitely historical fiction which isn't my favorite genre anyway. Ended up not finishing it because the story never got ke emotionally invested and since I only read it for a book club, and it came and went I don't care about finding out how it ends.

[Jade · Rating 4 out of 5]

I actually read the New book of isabella Allende, it's called Ripper. It's really good!

[Carla · Rating 5 out of 5]

lo leí dos veces la primera vez al principio me costó entenderlo pero a partir de la página 50 y ya lo entendí todo o en su mayoría

me encantó y lo súper recomiendo