The theme of the book is a quote from Albert Camus: “In the midst of Winter, I finally found there was within me an invincible Summer.” Three characters are joined together in remarkable ways that serve each and create bonds that get them through good and bad times. The bad times are really bad and there are so many factors that lead up to the climax it is a truly awesome story the way the lives of 3 very different characters are wound together in this most excellent story from author, Isabel Allende. The detail she is able to give on Central and South American countries and cultures is mesmerizing. Just when you think you may know what comes next the bottom drops out and you are back wondering where will this story go now? I would love to tell you more of the story but this is such a rich and tantalizing tale that I don’t want to take the sizzle out of it for you. Suffice it to say, there is a rich collage of characters who will all bring a lot of baggage to the table. There is going to be a body involved – so don’t skip any pages – trust me you won’t want to miss any of this story. Ms. Allende is a most excellent story teller and I highly recommend this read.
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