La casa de la laguna [Paperback]

Rosario Ferre (Author)

Book Description

Series: Vintage Espanol | Publication Date: July 1, 1997

Nominada para el Premio Nacional del Libro en 1995, La casa de la laguna es la historia de una familia cuyos secretos, conflictos y quimeras privadas se suman para recrear la larga historia de una nación: Puerto Rico. "Vital... ambiciosa... juguetona... Una saga familiar en el estilo de Gabriel García Márquez." -Reseña literaria de The New York Times.

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Language Notes

Text: Spanish (translation)
Original Language: English

Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Vintage; 1. ed. de Vintage espanol edition (July 1, 1997)
• Language: Spanish
• ISBN-10: 0375700498
• ISBN-13: 978-0375700491
• Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 0.9 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #173,936 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars La historia de una familia atravez de los ojos de una mujer., July 10, 1999

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This review is from: La casa de la laguna (Paperback)

Este libro es excepcional. La novela esta llena de amor, comedia, tragedia y suspenso...todo lo que uno necesita para quedarse despierto hasta terminarla! El final te pide mas. El libro es una gran ventana mirando el pasado del Puerto Rico dividio en las clases sociales, ideologias politicas y morales. Presenta los problemas sociales de una manera real que hace a uno analizar sus ideas. Cada Puertorriqueno debe leerla. Rosario Ferre es una extraordinaria escritora. AAA+++!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Este libro parece tener algo para todos., June 23, 1998

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This review is from: La casa de la laguna (Paperback)

No se trata solo de mujeres sino que la vida y como las cosas que se han occurido en el pasado se pueden afectar el presente. Se trata de las historia puertoriqueno desdel perspectivo de Isabel, quien la cambia para comprobar su punto de vista, y las historias de las familias de Isabel y su marido, Quintin. Fue a la vez fascinante y horrible, y me quede leyendola hasta la madrugada.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, a must-read for Latin American Lit buffs!, May 4, 1998

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This review is from: La casa de la laguna (Paperback)

La Casa de la Laguna is the type of reading that is hard to put down once started. It's literary style is deliciously complex "a la Garcia Marquez", using the majic realism technique captured by Mr. Marquez's movement, with a "feminine touch". She renews the magic realisms essence by borrowing elements from other genres and movements. A little romanticism, history, impressionism and vanguard, Ms. Ferre has quite successfully mastered the art of playing with narrative voice, manipulating narrative consciousness and point of view to the advantage of the main character - or is there a "main character"...? The author toys with the reader as historical anecdotes are devilishly played with. By exploiting this narrative style her point is subtle yet powerful - truth is in the eye of the beholder... It entices the reader to go beyond the voice of characters and delve into reviewing the history of Puerto Rico. From this perspective alone, the story encourages the reader to further seek knowledge on the history of the island - the lines between fiction and reality are that thin! It is also a great way to break generational barriers, as it encourages discussions between generations on the Puerto Rico that once "was", the Puerto Rico Ms. Ferre describes and the Puerto Rico that "is". The novel explores many issues ranging from politics, values, gender roles, the multi-ethnicity of the puertorrican culture, sexuality and others. A refreshing way to digest current hot topics of interest, such as the political status of the Commonwealth of Puert Rico. From a literary analysis perspective, the reading offers a banquet of options for study. It may, however, given its regionally defined environment, appeal mostly to a "hispanic" audience, predominantly Puerto Rican. If you are serious about literature and its genders/styles I would encourage you to review other publications pertaining to Puerto Rico affairs as well as other Latin American literatu! re, countries history, culture and politics. Otherwise, read it just for fun!