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In retrospect...., Fév 21 2004
Isabel Allende is by far my favourite author, and I had always thought that 'Paula' was my favourite of her works.However, stepping back from her books for sometime, then re-reading 'Paula' recently, I have had mixed feelings regarding the work. The piece strikes me as somewhat more repetitive then I remember. While I completely understand a mother's love and the sorrow Allende must have felt during this period, her laments are almost word-for-word repetition. By far, the more interesting section of the book is that related to the family history and specifically, Paula's personality and place in the family scheme of things. Additionally, the continous use of similar metaphors and talk of spirits begins to wear down on even the most devoted of fans. Paula's condition is never explained, and while I understand that it is as simple as a websearch, I felt that it was a major oversight to put it in relation to the context of their family. Likewise, I felt that Paula's life was discussed too little, and Isabel's perhaps too much. Of course, it was Isabel's attempts to make sense of something completely senseless, and thus we can hardly blame her from trying to think of things unrelated to her daughter and ensuing sorrow. A final criticism, much of the material covered in 'Paula' is again covered in Allende's 2003 biography 'My Invented Country'. If anything, 'Paula' serves as a suitable testment to the woman's extraordinary life. Don't get me wrong, the work is still of four star quality. The writing is vivid, spiritual and alive, the story is un-put-down-able, emotions are wrenched from within, and the piece has a round cohension of which I truly admire.
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Sweet and painful to read, Juil 30 2002
For those who love the style of Ms. Allende, they will be happy to have read this book about her daughter's illness. I enjoyed the family history and only wanted more detail about the illness and the progression. It was a nicely thought out book and reminds us all that life is so very short. The relationship between mother and daughter was beautiful to experience.
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A straightforward autobiographical history, Fév 17 2002
Ms. Allende shares her story of growing up in Chile which is chronicalled while her daughter lies in a coma. She stays by her daughter's bedside and describes her growing up years to her, knowing in her heart that her daughter is listening. A soul-searching memoir that keeps you in suspense. You feel that this writer is embarking on a journey with her past and also with her present. Paula is her daughter and you can see that this author is trying to hold herself together by her art of storytelling during an horrendous event in her life. I couldn't put the book down. It was truly a gift.
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disturbing, Sep 2 2000
Though this is definitly a very well written book, as all of Allende's are - there were many disturbing elements to it. The most disturbing element was that Allende states she is writting this "letter" to her dying daughter, and is "cashing-in" on her illness and death. I found this initial premise very difficult to swallow.I found her discussions of her sexual relations with her lovers disturbing - i don't know how many mothers discuss this with their daughters, nor did i see a need for it. The whole Chile, Pinochet dictatorship is disturbing beyond reason as she so eloquently describes the brutalities committed by this regime - the loss of life, los desaparecidos, the constant fear of the people, the exilees, etc. Her daughter's illness and the inability on the part of the doctors and nurses to do anything for her is disturbing and heartwrenching. Despite these disturbing elements we are privy to the innermost thoughts of a mother in despair over her dying daughter, to the real life experiences of one who lived Pionochet's dictatorship, and to the most interesting life/family of Isabel Allende. I would not recommend this book to those feint of heart as it is overall a very disturbing book. I would however highly recommend it to those who can stomach such drama and tragedy.
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To Appreciate life/love and family, Oct. 22 1999
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The sadness in my eyes/ the power of love I felt by reading each and every word.I have read the book in my own language which is Persian(Farsi)and since I have experienced similar things, reading this book made me conected with the author.I have recommended Poula to every one I know since it is one of the best books I have ever read. Allende knows how to paint real picturs of life with her fingers. As Omar Khayyam of Iran(Persia) says: Up from Earth's centre through the Seventh Gate I rose, and on the Throne of Saturn sate. And many Knots unravel'd by the Road; But not the Knot of Human Death and Fate. There was a Door to which I found no Key: There was a Veil past which I coild not see; Some little Talk awhile Of me and Thee there seemed and then no more of thee and me. Then to the rolling Heav'n itself I cried, Asking "what Lamp had.Destiny to guid" Her Little Children stumbling in the dark?" And -"A blind Understanding!"Heav'n replied. Then to this earthen Bowl I did I adjourn My lip the secret Well of Life to learn: And Lip To Lip it Murmure'd-"While you live "Drink!- For once dead you never shall return." Eventhough ot is not a poem of mine, I write it to houner your beautiful work and the pain you went trough and to all the mothers-and my mother-and all the mothers who choosed to live in exile or have lost their children.
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Conmovedora autobiografia, Oct. 16 1999
Paula, es una hisoria muy conmovedora y triste.Nos transporta por un camino muy dificil de recorrer que es el camino de la muerte y todas las pasiones que experimentamos ante una separacion dificil, que es la separacion carnal.La parte autobiografica de la novela es conmovedora y interasante. La opresion de la dictadura la tristeza del excilio son historias que muchos hispanos lamentablemente tenemos en comun. A MUST HAVE NOVEL.
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deeply moving, Jui 24 1999
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A beautifully written (and translated)book. I was deeply moved. But in the end I found Ms. Allende too self absorbed and self centered in her pain. She did not show any consideration for those around her, who suffered also.
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An incredible work of courage., Mars 14 1999
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An incredible work of courage. Whilst reading Ms. Allende's lines, it was difficult to fathom that these words were being addressed to her dying Paula and to the reader as well. An intimate connection is made with the reader. Ms. Allende's hope and pain became my hope and pain. A strong and sad force created this story.
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Sincerely touched by "Paula.", Nov. 11 1998
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I have always been a big fan of Isabel Allende (her books, not her politics). I read "Paula" during my vacation this summer, and enjoyed it a great deal. Days after reading this book, I couldn't get the story out of my head. I highly recommend this book. Isabel Allende touched me with specifics about her life in ways, I cannot express in words. She is a true literary worthy.
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Captivating memoir, Jui 15 1997
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What began as a family history for a comatose daughter has evolved into a family memoir
written in noveliest Allende's characteristically lyrical style.
Intertwined with the pain of her bedside vigil is the story of her
daughter Paula's ancestors from great-grandparents forward.
We learn not only of their personal journeys and supernatural encounters,
but also of the changing political spectrum in Allende's beloved country of origin, Chile. - Barbara
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