Film · 1993 · Directed by Bille August · Starring Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons, Glenn Close
A family saga in a Latin American country that follows several generations through love and politics.
The film condenses the long saga and changes its tone, with an English-speaking cast.
The novel's magical realism is richer.
The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende
A rich, colorful story of a family across generations, full of passion and wonder.
Who will like it: Readers who enjoy family sagas that blend magic and history.