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Jul 25, 2007
Allison
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it was ok
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Isabella Allende writes good stories with strong female characters. Her books always have an interesting plot that reveals her Hispanic heritage. Daughter of Fortune takes the reader back to Allende’s homeland, Chile, before going to San Fransico. The book has wonderful detail, although the plot requires to much “backstory,” which often occurs at awkward times and interrupts the flow of the narrative. If you’re an Allende fan looking for a quick read, you can’t go wrong with this book. However,
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It felt familiar after having read Portrait in Sepia. I like the mix of colonial South America with the California Gold Rush; the mixing of European, indigenous and greedy North American culture. Also glad that Chi'en figured prominently in the plot. ...more
It felt familiar after having read Portrait in Sepia. I like the mix of colonial South America with the California Gold Rush; the mixing of European, indigenous and greedy North American culture. Also glad that Chi'en figured prominently in the plot. ...more
Jul 14, 2007
Lianne
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it was amazing
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One of my all-time favorites. I love the sweeping style and detailed account of her life.
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