Violeta

Author: Isabel Allende

Genre: Contemporary fiction / historical fiction

Format: Digital via Libby

Publish Date: January 2022

Read: January 2023

Story Synopsis: In a book full of gorgeous prose, Violeta narrates her life for a loved one recounting her life as the world changed from 1920-2020. Violeta takes place in South America and shows the unique impact the global events had on an often-forgotten part of the world. She captures the good, bad, and ugly parts of her life through a turbulent time in history.

Why does this book beguile? Allende writes beautifully. The language is poetic and evocative. Otherwise, this book is super boring. The language is beautiful, but ultimately, I never cared about the characters or their experiences. Unfortunately, this book didn’t do it for me.

Rating: 2/5 Stars

Link*: Violeta by Isabel Allende