La Casa de los Espiritus (The House of the Spirits)

*La Casa de los Espiritus* (The House of the Spirits) is a novel by Isabel Allende that narrates the multi-generational story of the Trueba family in Chile. Combining magical realism with historical events, it explores themes of love, political upheaval, and social change. The story features characters with spiritual sensitivities, blending the supernatural with everyday life. As the family’s personal struggles intertwine with Chile’s turbulent history, the novel offers a rich, layered portrait of family dynamics, power, memory, and resilience. It’s celebrated for its compelling storytelling and its ability to merge the mystical with the realistic.