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Of Love and Shadows
Of Love and Shadows | Isabel Allende
Beautiful and headstrong, Irene BeltrAn works as a magazine journalist--a profession that belies her privileged upbringing and her engagement to an army captain. Her investigative partner is photographer Francisco Leal, the son of impoverished Spanish Marxist EmigrEs. Together, they form an unlikely but inseparable team--and Francisco quickly falls in love with the fierce and loyal Irene. When an assignment leads them to a young girl whom locals believe to possess miraculous powers, they uncover an unspeakable crime perpetrated by an oppressive regime. Determined to reveal the truth in a nation overrun by terror and violence, each will risk everything to find justice--and, ultimately, to embrace the passion and fervor that binds them. Profoundly moving and ultimately uplifting, "Of Love and Shadows" is a tale of romance, bravery, and tragedy, set against the indelible backdrop of a country ruled with an iron fist--and peopled with those who dare to challenge it.
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Librarybelle Thanks for posting! 14mo
ManyWordsLater I just finished an essay by Isabel Allende! Is this the novel I should start with? 14mo
Texreader @ManyWordsLater I haven‘t read this one yet but it has rave reviews here on litsy. I enjoy her historical fiction so this one is on my list! 14mo
Daisey Thanks for sharing! 14mo
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sprainedbrain
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My last audiobook of 2021 was also my #AAM book for Allende and another #1001books selection.

I love Allende‘s writing style, and this one manages to be beautiful while also being sad, a little bit gross at times, and a lot bit politically terrifying.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Daisey I still have yet to read anything by Allende. I should have checked the list and used that to motivate me in December. 3y
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Eggs
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A beautifully written and powerful book, Isabel evokes the atmosphere of the strife due to govt takeovers and brutal dictatorships in South America. The MC (a journalist) and her counterpart try to uncover the harsh truths of innocent persons who have “disappeared“… I believe there is a film based on it-has anyone watched it??
#authoramonth2021 @Soubhiville
#bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks

mrp27 This is one of my favorite Allende books. I saw the movie years ago, I hardly remember it. I think Jennifer Connelly played the mc and overall it was ok. 3y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 3y
Eggs Thanks for the info 🙏🏻 @mrp27 ! 3y
Eggs @TheAromaofBooks ☺️🙌🏻 3y
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book-quet
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It‘s been a while since I‘ve read a truly GOOD book and this is one for the shelves. It‘s my first time reading Isabel Allende and her writing is gorgeous. Reminds me a bit of G.G. Marquez but more romantic I think. The plot is straightforward enough but where she excels are characters! They‘re so alive. The themes of poverty, corruption and extrajudicial killings in the background of a love story make it so relatable. Highly recommended!

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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 📚🙌🏻😊 4y
OriginalCyn620 If this were true, it‘d be kinda awesome! 😄 4y
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Victoria_Clyne
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Starting my May #bookspin book today. I think I'm only going to get one read this month. I needed to finish my bookclub book first.

I've been missing from Litsy for awhile but I've been happily reading. Going to try to catch up my book reviews.

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tholmz
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Mehso-so

This was not my favorite Isabel Allende novel but I still always appreciate how beautiful her writing is.

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CafeMom
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Oh boy this movie of Allende's book does not do it justice, they tried but really fell short. Antonio and Jennifer were fine in the lead roles but the dialogue, not so good. I think you can skip this one unless you like cheesy romance.

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CafeMom
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My second Allende book and she does not disappoint. I love the themes of her books; historical fiction, magical realism, strong female characters, family relationships and politics. “People must live in a united world where all man's races, tongues, customs, and dreams are one. Nationalism is an insult to reason. It doesn't benefit people in any way. It merely serves as an excuse for committing the most outrageous abuses.” #1001books

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Victoria_Clyne
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Here's my list for the March #bookspin. I replace February's #bookspin book and another one. @TheAromaofBooks so excited to see what gets picked.

TheAromaofBooks Great list!! Thank you so much for joining!! 5y
canbku I loved People of the Book!! Reading another Geraldine Brooks right now - love the writing! 5y
Victoria_Clyne @canbku I'm almost embarrassed to say I've never read Geraldine Brooks despite all the good things of heard about her books. 5y
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canbku @Victoria_Clyne maybe this is the month that will change :) 5y
BookishMe @Victoria_Clyne I have never heard of her/ her book until your comment (^_-) 5y
Joanne1 How is it possible that your my sister and have never read Geraldine Brooks! Year of Wonders is a masterpiece. And March, and Caleb‘s crossing, ah they‘re all so good. 5y
Victoria_Clyne @Joanne1 I have no good answer for this. I'm yet to read a Philippa Gregory. So many wonderful books, so little reading time. 5y
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Billypar
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My first Allende, but not my last I hope. I'd heard that she's fond of character backstories and that was definitely the case for this. It provides a rich background of the families of three main characters, but it was never boring because everyone is so fascinating. And what little forward motion there is excites: political subversion during Pinochet's brutal reign in Chile, with a slow brewing romance, and even a possession for good measure.

Suet624 I‘ve read a number of hers, but not this one. Stacked! 6y
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IuliaC
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"Tenía un pie en la ilusión obligada y otro en la realidad secreta"

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Landslide
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Day 10: Such a beautiful story with such an #uglycover...

#31bookpics
@howjessreads

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Settings
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Personally think this wavers between black comedy and horror, despite how it's being marketed as a magical realist romance with political leanings.

The ending was haunting enough to make up for it, but this one did not hold my attention. Suspect Irene is partially autobiographical.

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De amor y de sombra. First Edition, signed Isabel Allende. #isabelallende #deamorydesombra #ofloveandshadows #firstedition #signedbooks

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mrp27
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#backtoreading #alltimefavorite

Picking one is hard, here are a couple of my favorites.

violettemeier I loved Gone with the Wind. 7y
sprainedbrain Catcher! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ 7y
mrp27 @MrBook thanks! 7y
mrp27 @violettemeier 👍🏻👍🏻 7y
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Not as good as her other works so far

2y1xmom Which of her books would you recommend? 7y
SadieRuin @2y1xmom daughter of fortune for sure, Maya's notebook, the house of spirits... 7y
2y1xmom Thank you. 7y
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mrp27
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#maybookflowers #readthisnotthat

Isabel Allende is one of my favorite authors and although I love all her books I prefer her earlier works.

booksandsympathy I enjoyed Daughter of Fortune and Portrait in Sepia. They're the only books of hers I've read. I want to read several of her older books though. 7y
AlaMich I haven't read either of these but I adored House of the Spirits. The movie, OTOH....☹️ 7y
mrp27 @booksandsympathy I've read both those titles and I did like them, but I love all of her older stuff including House of the Spirits. Hope you get the chance to check them out and enjoy them as much as I did. 7y
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mrp27 @AlaMich Ha! Agree! I loved House of the Spirits too. 7y
booksandsympathy House of Spirits has been on my TBR list for a while. So hopefully I'll get around to it one of these days. 7y
mrp27 @booksandsympathy 👍🏻👍🏻 7y
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