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A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende
4.0
hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Loved learning about the history of refugees trying to escape Franco in the 30s and then further upheaval after settling in Chile. So much I had no idea about but it was beautifully told thru the lives of a family and the people they crossed paths with. Lots of great threads about picking up the pieces after such extreme circumstances, family, mistakes, love and perseverance