Sweet and authentically steeped in Chilean history. Sappy to the point of corniness at times, but with hints of magical realism vibes here and there. The narrative lense flits from character to character to give miniature windows into life under the dictatorship, which is interesting and touching, as the main and rich secondary cast is painted vividly and effectively, even though construed to give the broadest most insight into the different sociological milieus. 
Overall, not the most sophisticated novel, but touching nonetheless.