As in House of the spirits she reveals an awesome power of story telling. Of love and Shadows unfolds an entrancing tale of tragedy and excitement, of bravery and sacrifice, of family loyalty and state betrayal that is both overpoweringly moving and inspiring. From the very first sentence, Allende transports readers to a Latin American country in the grip of a military dictatorship.

Considerately spoken is lust and love through the different characters in the novel, thereby giving hope in all readers to learn from. Through this novel, the reader can not only discover a special and hidden aspect of themselves and their lives, but also discover a hidden truth that most often can never be discovered in other attempts. Through relating with the characters, discoveries are made of our own virtues and missions that we seldom investigate. Not only are the characters important, but also the experiences and 'fairytales' in which they hold dear to their hearts.

In this novel, the author achieves a perfect combination between love and terror, two topics that at first sight seem completely impossible to place together. Two stories in one are presented in this novel: the love affair between Francisco and Irene and the horror of the military ruling at the time. This book was convincing and enticing. It took me to the world of Latin American dictatorship. It showed me the cruelty and injustices of the form of government that people have lived through. The determination of Irene and Francisco demonstrates the capability and strength of love.

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Approximate Word count = 1200
Approximate Pages = 5 (250 words per page double spaced)