Similarly done in the style of 'One Hundred Years of Solitude', i.e. magical realism, but with her feminine touch and perhaps, a tad less rambling, this narration is a thoroughly engaging epic, chronicling the very convoluted lives and times of many generations of the Trueba family.

The first book that I completed in Spanish. Gosh, what a lovely, lovely book, chronicling matter-of-factly the extremely unusual life experiences of Eva Luna. When you finish the book, you want to be an Eva!

Superb!! Absolute required reading for everyone!! The nonpareil book on magical realism. If you ever wonder what is this genre called 'magical realism', this is the classic example. A little rambling at first and some may wonder why you are reading this. But for the determined, you will be mighty curious how the story is going to end. And when it does, it will just totally blow your mind away!

Whimsical short stories that will no doubt put a smile, albeit slightly quizzical, to your face. Some stories are about strange fantasy beings called Cronopios, Famas and Esperanzas. In Spanish, a struggle for me, but thoroughly delightful nevertheless when I finally understand the stories.

Teases your mind with highly imaginative and brilliant stories, swarmed with philosophical plots, paradoxes, images, infinity, magic, labyrinths, riddles and mazes. After concluding a tale, you may wonder if you just had brain surgery done. May need a few re-readings to get it!