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katymaryreads 's review for:
The Wind Knows My Name
by Isabel Allende
challenging
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I wanted to like this more than I did. it's a compelling and important story, but I never felt close to any of the characters, although I did sympathise with them. I think it was the style of writing - very much "telling" rather than "showing". I don't remember feeling that about any of Allende's other books - I wonder if the fact this is a translation makes a difference?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Deportation
Moderate: Gun violence, Racism, Murder
Minor: Car accident