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Born in Peru and raised in Chile, Isabel Allende is the author of eight novels, including, most recently, Zorro, Portrait in Sepia, and Daughter of Fortune. She has also written a collection of stories; three memoirs, including My Invented Country and Paula; and a trilogy of children's novels. Her books have been translated into more than twenty-seven languages and have become bestsellers across four continents. In 2004 she was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Isabel Allende lives in California.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Blend of magic and fantasy with realism, January 12, 2006

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Gary H. Cassel "Flamingnet Teen Book Reviews" (Baltimore, MD, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Forest of the Pygmies (Hardcover)

The finale of the acclaimed trilogy, that began with Kingdom of the Golden Dragon, has had a lot to live up to. Alex, now 18, along with his grandmother and friend, Nadia, travel to Kenya on an elephant safari. Like the previous two books, things do not exactly happen simply, and the trio encounter a whole host of problems such as after a plane crash, they end up trying to help save primitive Pygmies from slavery. A mixture of magic, adventure, and a sensous surrounding gives this book an edge that many children's books do not have.

Having read a few of Isabel Allende's books I was certainly looking forward to this one, as I thoroughly enjoyed reading the first two. However, by the time I got around to reading this one, I realized something was missing; it may have been that I was older and a more experienced reader, for it has been a while since I have read the first two. The character's still amused me, and the magic they possesed created something far more interesting than the trilogy would have been had they not had it. However, I found myself bored with a long drawn out plotline that, although had twists, followed the same basic outline as the first two. Despite my problems with it, and my need for a change, I feel that many people will enjoy it, and I am certainly going to reread the first two books. The blend of magic and fantasy with realism, and an amazing setting, certainly gives this book a head start to many children's books.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent trilogy, July 10, 2005

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the rest of the trilogy by Allende. The entire story of Alexander was my first introduction to Allende's writing and has made me want more young adult fiction by this author.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Oh decepcion!!, February 24, 2006

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Giorgio McBride "Giorgio" (Monterrey, N.L. Mexico) - See all my reviews

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Hace poco terminé de leer este libro el cual a diferencia de La ciudad de las bestias y El reino del dragón de oro me tardé en leer más de dos semanas, y no porque lea muy poco o muy lento, sino porque jamás logró pescar mi interés y atención como lo hicieron los otros dos libros, de verdad que quedé terriblemente decepcionado en la forma que la señora Isabel escribió y dio fin a la que yo pensé sería una muy buena trilogía, había momentos en que me parecía estar leyendo el libro de un neófito escritor, de plano me dio tanta pereza leerlo que ni ganas me dieror de volver a leer El zorro y otros dos o tres libros que todavía no he leído de ella.

Espero que su creatividad y lo que me hizo interesarme por sus libros no haya muerto todavía y que pronto nos sorprenda con un nuevo libro como La hija de la fortuna, Retrato en sepia o el mismo La casa de los espíritus que tanto amé.

En serio que si la trilogía estaba dirigida hacia un público lector adolescente o infantil yo no se lo daría a leer a ninguno de mis sobrinos.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Book.
Been considering purchasing this book for some time now and finally did it. It came to me quickly and no problems. Thanks.

Published 1 month ago by G. Berger

4.0 out of 5 stars Last volume of a great trilogy
Like the precedent volumes of the trilogy, this book is great. Allende descriptions are enchanting, and one can learn a little about the misconceived continent Africa. Read more

Published 13 months ago by Asuka07

4.0 out of 5 stars Spanish Book Review
I read Forest of the Pygmies by Isabel Allende, published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2005 and third book in the City of the Beasts series. Read more

Published 15 months ago

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy read
All of the books in this series are fun easy reads, more for children coming of age. I did enjoy the mature and sometimes paranormal concepts these books have to offer. Read more

Published on September 12, 2009 by Angelique Moliere

4.0 out of 5 stars Reality Transporter
The book is really interesting and fascinating. You will get hunger for more. While you read the book, it's like you're living the adventure of the characters, it trasportates you... Read more

Published on February 15, 2009 by Thomas Y. Kolde

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
This is a wonderful book, I read it and now I bought it for a teenager that loves to read. Isabel Allende is one of the best Latin american writers

Published on December 16, 2008 by nancy r

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
I really enjoyed this book. It is written for adolescents but I am 24 and reading it for grad school for a literature for adolescents class. Read more

Published on February 19, 2007 by A. Dietz

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely great characters who achieve hero status
Isabel Allende CAN WRITE. This series of three tales in the lives of two young heroes who travel to three exotic lands. Read more

Published on January 11, 2007 by Melvin S. Stanforth

4.0 out of 5 stars a really great book, though maybe not as good as the ones before it
I really liked this book, although it was a bit slow at the start, and i didn't think it was quite as good as the two books before it. Read more

Published on July 17, 2005

1.0 out of 5 stars Dense forest
Isabel Allenge's tepid trilogy finally ends in her third book for young adults, "Forest of the Pygmies. Read more

Published on July 2, 2005 by E. A Solinas

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