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Narrated by:
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Yareli Arizmendi
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By:
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Isabel Allende
About this listen
Bloomsbury presents Violeta by Isabel Allende, read by Yareli Arizmendi.
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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING NOVEL FROM LITERARY LEGEND ISABEL ALLENDE
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'Epic, beautifully crafted . . . Gripping from start to finish' DAILY TELEGRAPH
'A moving exploration of both the pain and the freedom of being an outsider’ NEW STATESMAN
'A new novel by Isabel Allende is always a treat' DAILY MAIL
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One extraordinary woman.
One hundred years of history.
One unforgettable story.
Violeta comes into the world on a stormy day in 1920, the first daughter in a family of five boisterous sons. From the start, her life is marked by extraordinary events. The ripples of the Great War are still being felt, even as the Spanish flu arrives on the shores of her South American homeland almost at the moment of her birth.
Told in the form of a letter to someone Violeta loves above all others, this is the story of a hundred-year life – of devastating heartbreak and passionate affairs, poverty and wealth, terrible loss and immense joy. Bearing witness to a century of history, it is a life shaped by the fight for women's rights, the rise and fall of tyrants and, ultimately, not one but two pandemics.
Through the eyes of a woman whose unforgettable passion, determination and sense of humour will carry her through a lifetime of upheaval, Isabel Allende once more brings us an epic that is both fiercely inspiring and deeply emotional.
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- Marita
- 24-03-2023
Quality authoring
Decided to read as I'd never read an Isabel Allende book. Can now see what all the fuss is about. Authentic and plausible. Particular strength of this book is the whole life view, warts and all, and celebrating all the stuff that happens in life and embracing it. I felt a better person, and a bit less constrained by my own ideas of propriety after reading this book.
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- Christine
- 11-03-2024
Just Wonderful
This was a wonderful story set in Chile of a remarkable woman telling her life story to her grandson from the time of her birth to the end of her life. Beautifully written and narrated. I loved it
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- Anonymous User
- 25-08-2022
great story
loved this story. set accross the life of an interesting character. narration was a bit monotone at times.
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- Nienke Lucas
- 23-04-2024
lovely story, super narrator
such a lovely escape to listen to this excellent narrator tell this story . beautiful.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-06-2024
Relatable life saga
I have always enjoyed reading Isabel Allende stories. She has a voice that I can relate to & her stories are always engaging, intuitive & delightful. This one also delivered but with added bonus of the wonderful narrator, who adds to the joy of the experience. Highly recommended.
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- Nads
- 28-02-2023
Worth a listen
I have to admit, this wasn’t my favourite Isabel Allende story but she still evoked her ability to make her characters come to life. Even though it’s not my favourite, I still enjoyed the story and found myself coming back to listen. I would recommend it. As always, I shed a few tears because Isabel never lets you get away unscathed!
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- Anonymous User
- 22-05-2022
Violetta
A wonderful insight into the history of Chilean family through the eyes of a fierce female protagonist. Easy to follow, beautifully read; a great audio experience.
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- Elisabeth
- 13-03-2024
Totally absorbing
This is a beautifully read and immersive story. I loved Violetta, both the woman and the book, and I also found the depiction of Chile’s political history very moving.
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- giada vancini
- 01-05-2022
bigger than life
Allende is a master of intergenerational saga, and Violeta doesn't disappoint.
I loved this book immensely.
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- Amazon Customer
- 16-08-2024
the voices of Violetta and the reader
the story's exploration of human experiences and historical facts. richly layered narrative. engaging character with all her flaws and virues. very real.
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