mass market paperback, 307 pages
English language
Published Feb. 1, 1989 by Bantam Books.
The history of a woman born poor, orphaned early, and who eventually rose to a position of unique influence.
Leer este libro ha sido como escuchar un cuento pero a la vez de forma muy real, como cuando a las abuelas les da por contar historias de su juventud. Cuenta una historia increíble, truculenta, real y maravillosa. Todo mezclado. Sin duda leeré más novelas de Isabel Allende.
This is another very engaging story by Isabel Allende. Eva Luna has been an orphan since her early childhood and by the time she comes of age, has lived several different lives. A gifted storyteller who can weave together many pasts and futures, she eventually discovers meaning and purpose for her talents, as well as a family of her own.
I found this story and its characters fascinating, with its touch of magical realism and realistic chaos. Most of the story takes place in an undisclosed country in South America, sometime in the late 1960's, I believe. The variety of cultures and the political warfare of the times make a compelling backdrop for Eva's story.
This was a good read!
