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Violeta by Isabel Allende is an epistolary novel in which Violeta Del Valle recounts her life to her grandson, Camilo, detailing her journey from a wealthy upbringing through historical and personal upheavals in an unnamed Latin American country. Spanning a century, the book explores themes of feminism, personal and political intersections, and life lessons, reflecting Violeta's resilience and activism. The source material features references to and descriptions of suicide, sexual assault, domestic abuse, anti-LGBTQ+ biases and slurs, and substance use and addiction.