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I’ve read a few novels by Allende, and I think this is my favorite. It was wonderful. Although, I do have to say, I really liked the first and last third of the story; the middle third sagged a bit for me.

Violeta is a 100 year old woman looking back on her life. She was born the year of a pandemic and died the year of one. She charts her life, along with the political, social, and cultural history of her country, and, in a way, the world. Allende is a skilled storyteller, and she is at her best when weaving the history of the various Latin American countries into the personal narratives of her characters.

Beautifully written, engrossing; I highly recommend it.

Incidentally, if you are not familiar with “Operation Condor�, you might want to Google it either before reading the book or when you reach that point in your reading. Very eye opening.


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