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In the Midst of Winter

By: Isabel Allende, Alma Cuervo, Jasmine Cephas Jones
Narrated by: Dennis Boutsikaris
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 **THE NEW YORK TIMES ?BESTSELLER**
The captivating new novel from the multi-million-bestselling author of The House of the Spirits and The Japanese Lover. Now the New York Times bestseller.

New York Times bestseller Isabel Allende returns with a beautifully crafted, multi-generational novel of struggle, endurance and friendship against the odds.

Amid the biggest Brooklyn snowstorm in living memory, an unexpected friendship blossoms between three people thrown together by circumstance. Richard Bowmaster, a lonely university professor in his sixties, hits the car driven by Evelyn Ortega, a young, undocumented migrant from Guatemala. But what at first seems an inconvenience takes an unforeseen and darker turn when Evelyn comes to him and his neighbour Lucia Maraz, desperately seeking help.

Sweeping from present-day Brooklyn to Guatemala to turbulent 1970s Chile and Brazil, and woven with Isabel Allende's trademark humanity, passion and storytelling verve, In the Midst of Winter is a mesmerizing and unforgettable tale read for you by Dennis Boutsikaris, Alma Cuervo and Jasmine Cephas Jones. Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Feel-Good Friendship Latin America

Critic Reviews

‘Isabel Allende is a master storyteller. When it comes to love Isabel writes from the heart to the heart and I feel all the richer for having been touched by her’ (Santa Montefiore)
‘If Allende's life depended on her narrative gifts, she'd not only survive, but reign’
‘Isabel Allende is the most romantic of writers and this is a novel of high romance and lush sensuality, unashamedly about the enduring power of love and ending on a note of grace’
‘Lush storytelling, with a liberal dusting of South American magical realism and a multi-gener­ational narrative sweep’
‘A gripping and tender tribute to the human heart’
‘Enchanting, magnificent. Absolute magic on every level’
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Refreshing, moving, heartbreaking, a bit of adventure and fun. Luciana is a great non-stereotypical female protagonist. Im now going to listen to everything I can by this author.

Loved it

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Really great twist of how these 3 characters come together. I enjoyed their own individual stories. I was grateful for the insight into Guatemala and Mexican culture. Something you never really hear about. Most of it being sad, horrific and traumatic. Thank you Isabel for bringing some their hardships to life!
The only downside was the Narration I thought Richards voice was dreary and hard to listen too. My favourite voice was Evelyns. Just personal preference though! :)

Great Twist and Insightful

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I found this novel rather tedious. Persisted in listening to the end but didn’t enjoy it. Characters lacked authenticity. Prefer narration in one voice

Uninspired by this story.

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Great book. Enjoyed the story and liked all the narrators. fave author ever. I a

loved it

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Isabelle Allende is one of my favourite writers. She is a master in mixing love stories with historical events. Every time I read one of her books I learn more about south American history that put me in touch with a reality that I could never imagined! This book describes very well the pain and sorrow that the protagonists go through, yet, they find the light at the end of the tunnel. Love, hope , acceptance: the cure for everything.

Tender and informative book

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