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Amor

Isabel Allende
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Amor

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012

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Isabel Allende

Amor

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

226

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Magical Realism

Romance

Latin American Literature
Topic
Love & Sexuality
Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Amor by Isabel Allende is a collection of short stories exploring the theme of love in various forms. Characters navigate romantic and familial relationships, passion, and the complexities of love's impact on their lives. Each story highlights diverse perspectives and experiences of love, drawn from Allende's earlier works, offering readers an intimate glimpse into human connections.

Romantic

Emotional

Nostalgic

Bittersweet

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.0

2,927 ratings

57%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Isabel Allende's Amor is praised for its lyrical prose and exploration of love's multifaceted nature. Readers appreciate the heartfelt storytelling and vivid imagery. Critics note the occasional predictability in narrative and uneven pacing. Overall, the book captivates with its emotional depth, offering both inspiration and introspection.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Amor?

A reader who enjoys Amor by Isabel Allende is likely drawn to evocative storytelling, rich character development, and themes of love and passion. Fans of Allende will appreciate parallels in Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel and One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez.

4.0

2,927 ratings

57%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

226

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Magical Realism

Romance

Latin American Literature
Topic
Love & Sexuality
Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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