I got only 20% finished and couldn’t take it anymore.

The novel was assigned as a reading discussion and essay for a college English course. The interwoven themes of love and magical realism portrayed with the Trueba, del Valle, and Garcia ascendents and descendants showcased the realities of soci-political calamity and its perilous impact on society and families. The patriarch and the empowerment of women throughout the novel was a key factor to understanding the political dynamics and strife without the repressive narrative of the patriarch men. The House of the Spirits is a powerful novel that showcases the power of narratives to portray the true story of history and its perilous consequences.

Couldn’t put this book down I enjoyed its stories and commentary

I enjoy led this book. At times it was challenging given the topic and times. However, it was a lovely read!

This book barely deserves a star. It is a nightmare story about a horrible family and all the horrific behaviors that humans can do others. Very unsettling. Reader Beware.

I read The House of the Spirits many years ago and I can still feel the passion exuded from its pages. Stories like these are a rare find. I look forward to reading it again after all these years.