51 pages 1 hour read

Isabel Allende

The Wind Knows My Name

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

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Reviews & Readership

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Isabel Allende's The Wind Knows My Name is celebrated for its lyrical prose and deep historical insights. The novel's rich, multidimensional characters and interwoven narratives receive widespread praise. Some critics, however, find the pacing uneven and the shifts between storylines occasionally disorienting. Overall, it's a poignant and evocative read.

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Who Should Read The Wind Knows My Name?

A reader who enjoys Isabel Allende’s The Wind Knows My Name appreciates richly woven historical narratives and vivid storytelling. Fans of Allende’s masterful blend of history and fiction, similar to those captivated by Gabriel García Márquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude or Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale will be enthralled.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Modern Classic Fiction
Historical Fiction
Period
WWII / World War II
Holocaust
Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Guilt
Emotions/Behavior: Apathy
Emotions/Behavior: Shame & Pride
Topics
Class
History: World
History: The Americas