Those looking for in-depth stories of Allende’s earlier life will need to turn to her earlier works, but this passionate memoir presents a vibrant portrait of the current-day author and her thoughts on the future of women, and will be highly appreciated by fans of her works.
The terrific triad bring gentle nuance and empathic energy to Allende's latest best seller; libraries will want to be prepared with all formats to meet high demand. ["Allende puts a human face on the realities of illegal immigration, broken hearts, courage, and healing": LJ 11/1/17 review of the Atria hc.]
Allende puts a human face on the realities of illegal immigration, broken hearts, courage, and healing with her signature heart. [See Prepub Alert, 5/15/17.]
Beyond the colorful cast of surprisingly diverse characters, Allende's multigenerational saga seamlessly weaves in monumental headlines from the second half of the 20th century, from the Holocaust to the Japanese American prison camps, the French Resistance to postwar racism, the AIDS crisis to heinous child abuse, and more. ["Allende's latest, a glorious family saga…is a beautiful tribute to devotion": LJ 11/1/15 review of the Atria hc.]
Young adult listeners and fans of stories set in San Francisco will enjoy this audiobook. ["Appealing characters, a fast-paced plot, and a successfully imagined killer add up to great entertainment," read the review of the Harper hc, LJ 11/15/13.]
Appealing characters, a fast-paced plot, and a successfully imagined killer add up to great entertainment. Definitely recommended. [See Prepub Alert, 8/5/13.]
Allende paints a vivid picture contrasting Maya's drug-clouded past and her recovery in Chiloé. Yet another accomplished work by a master storyteller that will enthrall and captivate. This is a must-read. [See Prepub Alert, 11/12/12.]