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The House of the Spirits

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Fiction Historical Fiction Classics Fantasy

by Isabel Allende, Magda Bogin

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4.20 (119.9K ratings)
calendar_today 1982
description 448 pages

The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende, Magda Bogin holds a highly rated rating of 4.20 out of 5, based on 119.9K reader ratings. First published in 1982. The book spans 448 pages.

About The House of the Spirits

In one of the most important and beloved Latin American works of the twentieth century, Isabel Allende weaves a luminous tapestry of three generations of the Trueba family, revealing both triumphs and tragedies. Here is patriarch Esteban, whose wild desires and political machinations are tempered only by his love for his ethereal wife, Clara, a woman touched by an otherworldly hand. Their daughter, Blanca, whose forbidden love for a man Esteban has deemed unworthy infuriates her father, yet will produce his greatest joy: his granddaughter Alba, a beautiful, ambitious girl who will lead the family and their country into a revolutionary future.The House of the Spirits is an enthralling saga that spans decades and lives, twining the personal and the political into an epic novel of love, magic, and fate.

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Author Isabel Allende, Magda Bogin
Published 1982
Pages 448
Genres Fiction, Historical Fiction, Classics, Fantasy
Average Rating 4.20 / 5.00
Total Ratings 119,930

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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119.9K ratings
With a rating of 4.20, The House of the Spirits is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs above expectations. With 119.9K ratings, it is among the most reviewed books in its category.

How It Compares

4.20
This Book
3.99
Fantasy Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The House of the Spirits?

The House of the Spirits is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Classics, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The House of the Spirits worth reading?

Based on 119.9K reader ratings, The House of the Spirits has an average score of 4.20 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is The House of the Spirits?

The House of the Spirits has 448 pages.

Who wrote The House of the Spirits?

The House of the Spirits was written by Isabel Allende, Magda Bogin. It was first published in 1982.

What is the ISBN for The House of the Spirits?

The ISBN-13 for The House of the Spirits is 9780553383800.0.

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