Eva Luna by Isabel Allende
"Eva Luna" is a magical realism novel that tells the story of the eponymous protagonist, an orphaned girl in a South American country who uses her gift of storytelling to navigate through life. As she grows, she becomes a servant, a lover, and a revolutionary, always using her stories to bring comfort, provoke thought, and incite change. The narrative is a rich tapestry of characters, politics, and history, all woven together with a touch of the fantastical.
The 9129th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1987
- Nationality
- Chilean
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300-400
- Words
- 95,000
- Original Language
- Spanish
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This book is on the following lists:
- 45th on The New Classics - 100 Best Reads from 1983 to 2008 (Entertainment Weekly)