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CAPTIVATING
Conceived on her father's deathbed and almost strangled to death by her umbilical cord, the baby who emerged would become the woman, Eva Luna. Her birth is incredible and her life is even more so as Eva spins for us her story and the story of those who impacted her life. Isabel Allende captivates the reader by having us take a glimpse of the life and times of Eva...
Publié le Janv. 24 2002 par Bonita L. Davis
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Falls Short Of Other Works
This novel definitely follows Allende's form of vast and varied characters, a plot covering an epic length of time, and Dickensian twists and turns. But the main character is not as interesting or complex Greg Reeves in "The Infinite Plan," and the most areas of the plot simply lack the intense realism of "Plan" and "The House of...
Publié le Jui 25 2004 par Bentley
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Falls Short Of Other Works, Jui 25 2004
This novel definitely follows Allende's form of vast and varied characters, a plot covering an epic length of time, and Dickensian twists and turns.
But the main character is not as interesting or complex Greg Reeves in "The Infinite Plan," and the most areas of the plot simply lack the intense realism of "Plan" and "The House of Spirits."
The references to the metaphysical, world are devoid of the absolute wonder caused by works such as "Spirits." And worst of all, her prose, despite having Margeret Sayers Peden translating once again, does not have the same poetic ring.
There are, however, still moments in the novel that seem to illuminate any perception of life as dark or dull, thus giving relief to the low-effort and sometimes repetitive nature of the rest of the book.
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A good one by Allende, Nov. 2 2003
Sometimes, actually pretty often, Isabel Allende's writing overflows with her own love of language, and you kinds want her to dial it down a little. Not so much, however, in Eva Luna. The writing is more controlled; the book reads as tho an editor actually paid some attention to it before sending it to press.
Child of a servant, the beautiful and enchanting Eva Luna escapes into lyrical storytelling when life gets too tough to bear. She and Rolf, a film maker, are brought together through Eva's guerrilla lover. The result is a lovely piece of literature that works as a metaphor for salvation through creativity.
It's a good one.
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CAPTIVATING, Janv. 24 2002
Conceived on her father's deathbed and almost strangled to death by her umbilical cord, the baby who emerged would become the woman, Eva Luna. Her birth is incredible and her life is even more so as Eva spins for us her story and the story of those who impacted her life. Isabel Allende captivates the reader by having us take a glimpse of the life and times of Eva Luna, a child whose life is so surreal and incredible to the point where fact and fantasy become one and the same. Eva's voice sweeps us into the dark world of perverts, undesirables and revolutionaries. Through Eva's stories you get a closer look at a society rotten at its core while masquerading as a democracy. Come with Eva, as a little girl where she plays with a stuffed puma owned by a mad-man who uses Indians for his embalming experiments. Watch as this orphaned girl is "sold" off by her strange godmother who believes in the gods of her ancesteral Africa and the saints of Catholicism. Watch Eva as she grows from childhood to adolescense to an adult who has to confront the reality of love and revolution. EVA LUNA is a lyric tale whose language draws you immediately into the life of the character and her supporting cast. You feel a deep empathy for this woman and you see through her eyes the contradictions that life has to offer. Allende has given us an exceptional work that explores both the spiritual, political and sensual side of a woman caught up in the stream of chaos in her South American country. Come, let Eva tell you a story, her story and you will find yourself unable to tear yourself away from her amazing tale.
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Worth the price as a companion piece to Eva Luna Stories, Janv. 10 2002
I read this book after I read The Stories of Eva Luna and I'm grateful that I did. I was able to read teh stories first, to see the creation and not the creator first. Sort of like not standing backstage at a magic show. Eva is not quite remarkable as surprising in her life's, notice I don't say her because that takes a while to mature, innate ability to continue. She bounces around so much in this novel and into so many situations that are both hilarious and heartbreaking. The whole Riad the Turk story is close to beign the best section. Unfortunately the whole Eva Luna Storyteller image allows you to see the book as a construction of short stories but also appreciate the natural way that they flow from one to the other.
I liked that Allende has a writer within her own stories and then has that writer write, it's a nice play on sub-realism. I would say that Eva does come off better as a heroine that Eliza in Daughter of Fortune and I'm not even touching the ninny in Love & Shadows as a comparison.
Dare I say that there is another Eva Luna book cloating around out there, a collection of short stories again, a further novel step or perhaps an interaction with another character from another book. That's what I always get the feeling that Allende is doing, creating all of these threads but not attaching them. It's like watching a corner from across the street and seeing two really interesting people about to turn the corner and meet but instead somebody turns around and walks away or drops dead or vanishes.
I like Allende for the strength of her writing but I find them all a little Pre-Awesome, if you know what I mean.
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Captivating, but..., Nov. 15 2001
I was initally attracted to this novel by the its comparison to the marvellous writings of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, having previously read only the bestseller 'Daughter of Fortune.'Clearly, Magic Realism is an important element in this work, and it does bare resemblance to the works of the forementioned, but there is something about this work that left me mildly disappointed. I adored the characters, particularly the gorgeous Mimi, and of course Eva herself, yet I would have liked to learn more about Rolf, who was presented as initially somewhat egotistical, however it was implied that he changed when visiting the mountains...How?
Additionally, Eva's best friend turned gureilla fighter captivated me - what happened to him and how did he respond to the union between Rolf and Eva? I adored the complexity and subtle plot, and its commentary on love, yet also found myself mildly disappointed with the second marriage of Eva's Turk friend and the manner in which Eva's life was so marvellously drawn out and explored, yet her love between Rolf was somewhat hurried. It seemed to reduce the sprawling luxury of the work. However, this was a hugely interesting and entertaining read, and certainly one I enjoyed more than 'Daughter of Fortune'.
It had the same epic grand narrative voice and a somewhat intricate path, but was both easy to read and likeable. I plan to delve into more of Isobel Allende's outstanding works; revel in their complexity and language, and would recommend this book for reading, though perhaps not for purchasing.
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A Woman's Picaresque Journey, Oct. 14 2001
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In the tradition of great novelists, Allende creates a life for her female hero that's full of adventure and interesting characters, each having grand adventures of their own. As picaresques, they're both peculiar and lovable. And because they love the endearing Eva Luna, she survives her difficult orphan's life and lives happily ever after (like her fictional siblings Jones, Flanders and Twist). Magical Realism is Allende's specialty. So is telling a woman's tale. Like House of the Spirits, this one is very educational as to the politics that inspire rebellion, the romance of revolutionaries that makes for a great story, and the ways in which women get caught up in the fever. Speaking of getting caught up in the fever, so does the reader. In Eva Luna, we're introduced to many worlds and cultures, each more exciting than the next.
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Eva Luna, Mars 21 2001
Isabel Allende wrote Eva Luna in a way that would keep the readers wondering what happens next. I got trapped reading the story because I wanted to know what happened to the characters. Allende talked about a different character of the story until the last few chapters of the book and then she put them together. Every character that Allende wrote about in the book was somehow connected to the life of Eva Luna. By the time I got to the second chapter, I had already figured out the ending of the book, I thought.Eva Luna's mother, Consuelo, brought up a good question when she talked to the nuns at the church where she had been sent: "Yes, but who had the say in heaven, God or his Mama?" For some reason that question just stuck in my mind. I think Allende wrote this in her story to show that Consuelo had a questioning mind, although people thought that she was silly. Eva Luna was six years old when her mother died, and she instantly became an orphan. A man said that he was going to leave Eva Luna everything, "Write in my will Pastor. I want this little girl to be my sole heir. Everything is to go to her when I die." Allende creates sympathy for Eva because the Pastor did not write in the will what the man had wanted for her. All of the people who worked in the man's house had ot go find more work for themselves. The government did not know of Eva Luna's existence until she got Riad Halabi to pay someone to get her some type of papers. Eva worked very hard when she was a little child. People said that they would teach her how to read, but they never seemed to have the time. When Eva finally learned how to write and read she said "Writing was the best thing that had happened to me in all my life; I was euphoric." Through out Eva's life she told stories to people who would listen to her. As she learned how to write, she started to write down her stories. She ended up being a writer as she became an adult. Allende has written a story that expresses a child's life and lets the readers watch her grow up. I got confused by some of the Spanish words that Allende used. There were a couple of other words that she used that confused me, but it did not take away from the book. I think that if I reread the book, I would pick up on things that I missed the first time. There was one time during the book that I was confused about the idenity of a couple of her characters. I had to go back and find whick name she used for a certain character when she would bring them back into the story. Isabel Allende held my attention through out the book. I felt that I could relate to the characters of the story because I know how hard it is when you move from place to place. Allende gave me an excellent picture of what she was writting about. I liked the fact that she used a large cast of characters in her story. I think that it added to the book. I enjoyed reading about how hard it was for Eva Luna to receive an education, and what she did with it afterward.
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Mystical, Mars 6 2001
I found the first half of the book put-downable, meaning that I didn't have a COMPULSION to read it. Nevertheless, I kept it with me and was enchanted whenever I was reading. [NB It evoked similar feelings when reading it to Gabriel Garcia Marquez's Love In The Time of Cholera, so if you liked that, you will surely like this]However, as Eva moved out of her childhood, and the character range widened, the book became more and more un-put-downable, to the point where I was reading it walking down the street. Allende is a beautiful story-teller. That you learn about the social and historical background of Chile - unstated, but unmistakeable) is a subtly conveyed bonus. Thoroughly recommended!
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A novel of magic and beauty, Fév 12 2001
One feels like a heel for even writing a review of Allende books. While there are a couple of duds, most of her books are so infused with magic that there's nothing a reviewer can say to improve upon or invoke the sense of wonder that he takes away from such a text.In Paula, Allende said that this book was the most difficult to write as she was trying to write a novel from the outset and she got stuck halfway through as Eva Luna ran into her revolutionary boyfriend only to realize that he was a clod. Intended ending had to be changed but what resulted was one of the most brilliant texts ever. Eva Luna is a strange girl of the streets learning to tell stories in order to transform reality into something wondrous. Her soulmate is the abused son of a Nazi captain whose childhood leaves indelible scars. Throughout the course of the novel these two go through various adventures, accidents and side tracks on the inevitable road to each other. A road which neither can recognize until they are staring each other in the face. Of all of Allende's books this is the one where Magical Realism is most pervasive as two headed children are born and bodies refuse to decompose. Besides House of the Spirits and Paula this is her best book. It's on a smaller scale than House of the Spirits but the life of Eva Luna is just as compelling as the history of Chile.
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stories of Eva, Mai 8 2000
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I thought these stories were both enlightening and exciting. Isabelle Allende is a wonderful author with so much creativity.
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Eva Luna par Isabel Allende (Mass Market Paperback - Aoû 1 1989)
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