Filled with magical realism and historical details, this compelling story plays out over several generations of a vivacious Chilean family, divided anFilled with magical realism and historical details, this compelling story plays out over several generations of a vivacious Chilean family, divided and united by love, ghosts and politics. I highly recommend this book - not just because it is a great read with wonderful memorable characters, but also because it tells an important story of South America....more
Funny and charming. Poignant without being heavy-handed. This book really made me laugh at loud at times, but then some plot turns made me gasp. I didn'Funny and charming. Poignant without being heavy-handed. This book really made me laugh at loud at times, but then some plot turns made me gasp. I didn't think I would get so involved in what seems to be such an old fashioned book, but the first person narrative is so evocative of the emotions. Try to read this without finding out too much about the story first!!...more
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