Eva Luna

I need to think a little before reviewing it. But is undeniable well written book.
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Pt: Ao começar o livro, confesso que não entendia nada. Pensei, sem sombra de dúvida, que leria contos descontextualizados do começo ao final.

Me chamava mais a atenção as frases “e contava contos para as pessoas” e “essa é a menina que conta contos” e me perguntava quais foram as histórias que ela inventou daquela vez que conquistaram a todos e a fazia se transportar daquela vida sofrida, mas que levava com grande leveza.

Porém, com a chegada do turco, e ao mencionar que ele apenas contou as suas aflições a primeira mulher que l beijou na boca, ou a passagem de Ralph - que muitos anos depois se despertava, ao lado da mulher que amava, assustado a noite com as lembranças de infância - sobre seus medos íntimos, percebi que apenas você sendo esta mulher que seria possível conhecer essas histórias tão íntimas para contá-las. Então aguardei ansiosamente até o momento que tudo se interligava e faria sentido.

Eva Luna em si, não era a personagem que mais brilhou nesse livro. Mesmo vestindo minha capinha de um século anterior, para alguém tão experiente e vida, com muito a ser compartilhado, visto e ouvido, admitir algumas situações - como o relacionamento abusivo com Naranjo - amorosas, por maior o amor envolvido, não eram “engolíveis.”


A personagem mais surpreendente foi Mimi. E aquela com os melhores e mais realistas discursos, seja em guerra civil ou não.

Quando tudo faz sentido, graças a insistência de Mimi, Eva Luna decide por ser escritora. É quando, na minha parca opinião de leitora... foi uma das passagens mais bonitas que já li/ouvi da representação do processo criativo, do momento da escrita de como, quando estamos escrevendo recordações, histórias ou estórias, o lúdico e o real se misturam, se cruzam nas palavras e tomam forma, corpo.

Tenho tomado gosto por Isabel allende e espero que seus outros títulos tenham tanto ou mais realismo fantásticos como esse teve.

For about 30 years I've been a fan of [a:Isabel Allende's 2238 Isabel Allende https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1341879973p2/2238.jpg] work, starting with her amazing “[b:The House of the Spirits 9328 The House of the Spirits Isabel Allende https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1621672028l/9328.SY75.jpg 3374404]” (highly recommended as an introduction to her work). Allende's style of magical realism, her strong storytelling and her beautiful prose so far have always managed to capture my heart.“[b:Eva Luna 149196 Eva Luna Isabel Allende https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1478631242l/149196.SY75.jpg 874452]” was no exception to this rule: Allende's writing is lush and evocative, and she creates a vivid sense of place and time. The unnamed South American country in which the novel is set is brought to life with rich detail, from the bustling streets of the city to the quiet beauty of the countryside. Allende's descriptions of the natural world are particularly striking, and she imbues even the most mundane objects with a sense of magic and wonder. The way she weaves in themes of magical realism throughout the novel is truly masterful.Even though the country is never named, it never ceases to fascinate me that it's strongly inspired by Allende's native Chile. She has acknowledged that the novel draws heavily on her own experiences growing up in Chile, and many of the political and social events depicted in this and many of her other novels are based on real-life events that occurred in Chile during the 20th century. I remember the grim news of the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet who overthrew and assassinated democratically elected President Salvador Allende who was Allende's cousin. To me, this makes Allende's work even more important.The character of Eva Luna is also a standout. Eva's gift for storytelling is a central element of the novel, and Allende uses it to explore the power of narrative and its ability to shape reality. Eva is a complex and compelling character, and I found myself rooting for her throughout the novel. Her resilience in the face of adversity is inspiring, and her ability to find joy and beauty in even the darkest of circumstances is a testament to the human spirit.The novel's exploration of political turmoil and social injustice is also powerful. Allende does not shy away from difficult topics, and she portrays the violence and oppression of the time with unflinching honesty. Rolf Carlé, a guerilla fighter and Eva's love interest, is particularly compelling in this regard. His passion for justice and his willingness to risk everything for his beliefs are both admirable and heartbreaking.However, I do have some reservations about the novel. At times, the plot can feel disjointed, and the jumps in time can be confusing. Additionally, some of the secondary characters feel underdeveloped, and their motivations remain unclear. The novel's episodic structure can also make it feel like a series of loosely connected stories rather than a cohesive narrative. The novel's themes of love, power, and storytelling itself are universal and both these themes and the story itself - despite having been published almost 40 years ago - feel timeless and relevant independently of age and place.Four out of five stars.Blog Facebook Twitter Mastodon Instagram Pinterest Medium Matrix TumblrCeterum censeo Putin esse delendam