--- product_id: 672249963 title: "The House of the Spirits" price: "B/.35" currency: PAB in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/672249963-the-house-of-the-spirits store_origin: PA region: Panama --- # Set in a rich Latin American backdrop Inspired a major film adaptation Paperback edition, easy to carry The House of the Spirits **Price:** B/.35 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ✨ Unlock the magic of legacy and love in every page 📖 ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The House of the Spirits - **How much does it cost?** B/.35 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/672249963-the-house-of-the-spirits) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Timeless Family Saga:** Dive into three generations of passion, power, and resilience - • **Magic Realism Mastery:** Experience a world where folklore and reality beautifully collide - • **Cinematic Storytelling:** Visualize the story with a star-studded film adaptation featuring Meryl Streep - • **Empowering Female Protagonists:** Celebrate strong women who defy norms and shape their destinies - • **Critically Acclaimed Bestseller:** Join thousands who rated it 4.5 stars and counting ## Overview The House of the Spirits is a captivating paperback novel by Isabel Allende, blending magical realism with a multi-generational family saga set against the political upheavals of Latin America. Praised for its deep compassion and unforgettable characters, it ranks among top family saga and historical fiction books, boasting a 4.5-star rating from over 470 readers and inspiring a major film adaptation starring Meryl Streep. ## Description The House of the Spirits Review: Good - The book had no defects and looked exactly as expected. Review: Beautiful,compassionate and magical writing - I looved everything about this book.The book traces the family history of three generations of family members in an unnamed Latin American country whose fortunes rise and fall together with the rise and decline of the goverment .We may say that Isabel Allende's writing is similar to Gabriel Garcia Marquez.I felt that although the key factors of magic realism,exotic elements,out of the world imagery and the use of local folklore are the same in both their books,I felt Allende was the better writer because her story has a lot of deep ,unshakable love ,compassion and forgiveness in it. As,I have already mentioned ,I loved reading this book in and out so much that ,I actually checked if there was a film adaptation because I was so desperate to see the characters come to life.My favorite was of course clairvoyant Clara ,the girl who is silent for nine years and who is transformed into a woman who just stops talking to her husband when he hits her for the first time.Clara ,who loves everyone equally and does not agree to everything her husband ,Esteban Trueba ,a self made man who the world fears ,tries to impose on her.Ah ,the women in this story are magnificent .They all do just what they want to do with their own ideals in mind ,inspite of living under the roof of Trueba.I wanted to cry when Barrabas the dog dies an unfortunate death and when Alba ,Clara's granddaughter is caught by the wicked Colonel Garcia. In addition ,Allende has done a magnificent job in the last few chapters in portraying how a country with a stable rightist government ,becomes leftist due to the discontent of the working class.She then goes on to show how the leftist government becomes a dictatorship and military rule in a country is not to be preferred. I guess what I took most from this book is that in the end ,"Old Sins Cast Long Shadows" and a single act of kindness can save your family one day❤️. If you love Gabo and have not read Allende yet ,please run and get this book.You will love her writing💖 PS:I forgot to mention there was a movie adaptation with Meryl Streep playing Clara. ## Features - Binding: Paperback Language: English ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #9,533 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #40 in Family Saga Fiction #118 in U.S. Literature #192 in Historical Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 470 Reviews | ## Images ![The House of the Spirits - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81kUGmodHkL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good *by O***A on 30 June 2024* The book had no defects and looked exactly as expected. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful,compassionate and magical writing *by J***) on 6 July 2018* I looved everything about this book.The book traces the family history of three generations of family members in an unnamed Latin American country whose fortunes rise and fall together with the rise and decline of the goverment .We may say that Isabel Allende's writing is similar to Gabriel Garcia Marquez.I felt that although the key factors of magic realism,exotic elements,out of the world imagery and the use of local folklore are the same in both their books,I felt Allende was the better writer because her story has a lot of deep ,unshakable love ,compassion and forgiveness in it. As,I have already mentioned ,I loved reading this book in and out so much that ,I actually checked if there was a film adaptation because I was so desperate to see the characters come to life.My favorite was of course clairvoyant Clara ,the girl who is silent for nine years and who is transformed into a woman who just stops talking to her husband when he hits her for the first time.Clara ,who loves everyone equally and does not agree to everything her husband ,Esteban Trueba ,a self made man who the world fears ,tries to impose on her.Ah ,the women in this story are magnificent .They all do just what they want to do with their own ideals in mind ,inspite of living under the roof of Trueba.I wanted to cry when Barrabas the dog dies an unfortunate death and when Alba ,Clara's granddaughter is caught by the wicked Colonel Garcia. In addition ,Allende has done a magnificent job in the last few chapters in portraying how a country with a stable rightist government ,becomes leftist due to the discontent of the working class.She then goes on to show how the leftist government becomes a dictatorship and military rule in a country is not to be preferred. I guess what I took most from this book is that in the end ,"Old Sins Cast Long Shadows" and a single act of kindness can save your family one day❤️. If you love Gabo and have not read Allende yet ,please run and get this book.You will love her writing💖 PS:I forgot to mention there was a movie adaptation with Meryl Streep playing Clara. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect! *by A***X on 16 May 2024* I have an edition in another language and I got the English version for a friend. ## Frequently Bought Together - The House of the Spirits: Isabel Allende - The Wind Knows My Name: A Richard and Judy Book Club Pick - A Long Petal of the Sea: The Sunday Times Bestseller (Bloomsbury Publishing) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/672249963-the-house-of-the-spirits](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/672249963-the-house-of-the-spirits) --- *Product available on Desertcart Panama* *Store origin: PA* *Last updated: 2026-10-20*