A well written story with likeable characters. I loved Dona Flor and her two husbands. Eventhough I knew what the book was about I was curious on what...moreA well written story with likeable characters. I loved Dona Flor and her two husbands. Eventhough I knew what the book was about I was curious on what Amado could possibly say about the story in 500+ pages. I was pleasantly surprised and entertained. (less)
A wonderful story of inspirational women who defied a corrupt regime. I definitely learned a lot about Dominican history. Loosely based on the lives o...moreA wonderful story of inspirational women who defied a corrupt regime. I definitely learned a lot about Dominican history. Loosely based on the lives of the Mirabal sisters. Vivan las mariposas!(less)
I really enjoyed this book. The title of the book lead me to believe there would be more celestial events. As typical with magical realism, those type...moreI really enjoyed this book. The title of the book lead me to believe there would be more celestial events. As typical with magical realism, those type of other worldly events just slip by causing the reader to reassess what they just read. Lovely and I can't wait to read more by Allende.(less)
One of the best literary works of this century. Urrea uses family testimonies, legends, archival research and much more to create a spellbinding story...moreOne of the best literary works of this century. Urrea uses family testimonies, legends, archival research and much more to create a spellbinding story of the Saint of Cabora. Who in fact was a real person. My absolute favorite part is from page 484-487. A beautiful story. Urrea does a wonderful job of using words to paint a novel that at times feels dream-like which borders on the line of Magical Realism. But for some reason I would not consider this book a work of Magical Realism.(less)
My favorite book of the entire series. I love Rivers exploration of the development of romantic love from a Christian viewpoint. I've fallen in love w...moreMy favorite book of the entire series. I love Rivers exploration of the development of romantic love from a Christian viewpoint. I've fallen in love with these characters and will probably read this book again before the year is out.(less)
Wow. Such a powerful novel. I loved the characters, especially Atretes and Hadasssah.Though I was rooting for a different ending and different relatio...moreWow. Such a powerful novel. I loved the characters, especially Atretes and Hadasssah.Though I was rooting for a different ending and different relationships develop, I have to say, I am very pleased with this book. Nothing went the way I thought it would but I enjoyed it none the less.(less)
Absolutely inspiring! I was first drawn to this book purely by the cover art. I walked around Barnes & Noble with this book clutched under my arm....moreAbsolutely inspiring! I was first drawn to this book purely by the cover art. I walked around Barnes & Noble with this book clutched under my arm. I hadn't seen a well designed Christian book...ever. When I sat down to read it, I knew I had to have it. This book is so insightful. I had never thought of the correlation between creativity and suffering. I loved it so much that I bought a second copy and sent it to my aunt in California. She had been paralyzed for a sometime and I thought this book would bring her joy. And it did! (less)
A interestibg account of a love affair. I liked it but feel like the author left some things unanswered about Carolos' relationship with Sophie. I did...moreA interestibg account of a love affair. I liked it but feel like the author left some things unanswered about Carolos' relationship with Sophie. I did like seeing both the point of view of Maria and Carlos but at times the switching perspectives in the middle of a page became like a tennis match. Overall it was okay and quick read. It'll keep you interested. (less)
While the book is predictable at some parts it is also countered by the unexpected. What becomes of Easter? is my biggest question. Overall a rather...more While the book is predictable at some parts it is also countered by the unexpected. What becomes of Easter? is my biggest question. Overall a rather good read though you maybe left in a state of wonder.(less)
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