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Literary Fiction · MelancholicThree generations of women in a Latin American family
The House of the Spirits
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What it is about
Allende’s first novel follows the Trueba family through three generations of women, including the clairvoyant Clara, set against the political upheaval of an unnamed Latin American country. It was a bestseller.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy literary fiction that puts character and language first, with a melancholic mood and an unhurried pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Family · Politics · Magic
Screen adaptation
The House of the Spirits (1993)
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