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The House of the Spirits

by Isabel Allende · 433 pages · Published December 1981
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4.28 / 5 across 215K ratings
Spice: 🌶️🌶️ (2/5)

A sweeping, political Adult literary fiction built around family saga, political revolution, magical realism. 433 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.

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Content notes

Violence Political Violence Sexual Assault Death
Family Saga
Political Revolution
Magical Realism
Book profile

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Mood profile
Romance
40%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
2/5
Core elements
Genre
Literary Fiction
Magical Realism
Historical Fiction
Moods
Sweeping
Political
Magical
Key Tropes
Family Saga
Political Revolution
Magical Realism
Ending
Satisfying
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Low heat (2/5) — some tension and mild scenes.

Who would enjoy The House of the Spirits?

Readers who love sweeping and political stories with family saga and political revolution. Best suited for Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is The House of the Spirits?

A sweeping, political Adult literary fiction built around family saga, political revolution, magical realism. 433 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.

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Content notes include: violence, political violence, sexual assault, death. Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make informed choices.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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