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My Invented Country: A Nostalgic Journey Through Chile
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I don’t think this book has won any awards, nor do I think it will, but its entertainment value is high due to author Allende’s conversational and humorous tone. Her love of Chile and the influence of her family, has made Isabel the writer that she is. She imparts a taste of the culture, the mindset, and the history of the Chilean people. Most interesting was her knowledge and involvement of the political forces both inside and outside of Chile. Sadly, the United States’ interference and support of Dictator Pinochet was a disaster.
Smoothly written, Allende has provided great information here.
Smoothly written, Allende has provided great information here.
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Feb 09, 2022 03:16PM
Nice review! Sounds good.
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Allende is so good on descriptions, settings and culture. And Pinochet truly was a disaster.
Lisa wrote: "Nice review! Sounds good."I don’t even know how or why I have this book, but I’ve enjoyed one of Allende’s books in the past. It was well done.
Barbara K wrote: "Allende is so good on descriptions, settings and culture. And Pinochet truly was a disaster."Now I want to go to Chile!
This sounds like a good one, and I know very little about Chile so that's a bonus too.
I admire Allende's work, so this is a must-read for me. Plus, there's that allure of armchair travel and all. Great review, Judith!
Jenna wrote: "This sounds like a good one, and I know very little about Chile so that's a bonus too."This memoir was full of interesting facts about Chile.
Candi wrote: "I admire Allende's work, so this is a must-read for me. Plus, there's that allure of armchair travel and all. Great review, Judith!"I’ve read two of hers but want to read The House of Spirits next. It was a perfect armchair travel, Candi!
Maureen wrote: "I was going to skip this, but your review convinced me otherwise. House of the Spirits is my favorite of those I’ve read."If you’re interested in learning more about Chile, this is a good overview. Plus a look at the influences that formed Allende’s writing.
She is a great writer. How could she separate politics from the history of Chile? Great review of an author I love.
I haven't read this one of Isabel Allende. Thanks for bringing it to my attentions. I love this author.
I love the “invented” adjective of the title. I guess it says a lot about Allende’s idea of her birthplace.
Barbara wrote: "She is a great writer. How could she separate politics from the history of Chile? Great review of an author I love."Her comments about Chile’s long standing democratic processes was revealing.
Margitte wrote: "I haven't read this one of Isabel Allende. Thanks for bringing it to my attentions. I love this author."Her descriptions of Chile’s physical characteristics sold me!
Violeta wrote: "I love the “invented” adjective of the title. I guess it says a lot about Allende’s idea of her birthplace."She has had an extremely interesting life. She has been all over the world but Chile is still in her internal makeup.
