Review of The House of the Spirits (1993) by Tanja P — 28 Mar 2008

My all-time favourite, Streep is wonderful and lovable!

This review of The House of the Spirits (1993) was written by Tanja P on 28 Mar 2008.

The House of the Spirits has generally received positive reviews.

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By Judy F (12) on 16 Oct 2010

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The film version stresses political intrigue and revolutionary violence at The expense of the anything-goes dreaminess that gives the book…

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By Horse C (183) on 01 Feb 2013

A true classic!!! Isabel Allende & Meryl Streep are just amazing artists…

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