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The House of the Spirits

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The House of the Spirits

By: Isabel Allende
Narrated by: Thom Rivera, Marisol Ramirez
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This “spectacular… absorbing and distinguished work…is a unique achievement, both personal witness and possible allegory of the past, present, and future of Latin America” (The New York Times Book Review).

The House of the Spirits, which introduced Isabel Allende as one of the world’s most gifted storytellers, brings to life the triumphs and tragedies of three generations of the Trueba family. The patriarch Esteban is a volatile, proud man whose voracious pursuit of political power is tempered only by his love for his delicate wife Clara, a woman with a mystical connection to the spirit world. When their daughter Blanca embarks on a forbidden love affair in defiance of her implacable father, the result is an unexpected gift to Esteban: his adored granddaughter Alba, a beautiful and strong-willed child who will lead her family and her country into a revolutionary future.

One of the most important novels of the twentieth century, The House of the Spirits is an enthralling epic that spans decades and lives, weaving the personal and the political into a universal story of love, magic, and fate. Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Latino & Hispanic Creators Latino American Literary Fiction Magic Magical Realism Sagas United States World Literature Fantasy Heartfelt Inspiring Scary

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Strong women and magical realism, just a few of my favorite things
"I must admit that it took my mother a lot of persuading to get me to read this book for the first time while I was in college. I had recently emerged from a successful mission to read One Hundred Years of Solitude, (which I raved on and on about for a two-week period) and Isabel Allende’s House of Spirits was an obvious follow up in her mind. Boy was she right. Allende’s four-generation epic is a book that will stay with you forever with its vivid characters and tantalizing scenery. From the moment you hear Marisol Ramirez utter those words "Barrabas came to us by sea.." you’ll know you are in for the long haul."
—Mariana P., Audible Editor

Captivating Multigenerational Saga • Magical Realism Elements • Beautiful Narration • Rich Historical Context

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Great story. Was very hard to stop listening. It was spellbinding. I experienced a range of emotions from sad to happy to angry.

Family saga

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Ended up really enjoying the book. Fascinating storyline. Started out slow and confusing. Would have enjoyed more had I not been constantly rewinding. Difficult to understand the narration throughout

Entertaining story

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I first read this book over 30 years ago, in Spanish. Since then, whenever asked, I would tell people the House of the spirits is my favorite book. For some reason, I never re-read it again until listening to this audible version. I am thrilled to report that this book stood the test of time and even translated into English is the most wonderful book I have ever read

Mi favorito

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The story was heart wrenching & tugged at your soul. I was transported to a different time and place. It was a bit horrifying at times, but moving throughout. It was wonderful seeing these characters grow and how the writer wrote for each generation as time lapses.

Highly recommend!!

Simply amazing, couldn’t stop listening

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The complexity of characters throughout the generations is compelling. The author weaves a tale of love, power, elitism and complicated retribution.

circle of life

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