I am reading 'Daughter of Fortune' by Isabel Allende. It is a story that takes place in the 1940's in Chile. Eliza is a young Chilean girl growing up around English family and friends. At this point I am not too far into the novel but I already am enjoying the insightful thoughts of Eliza. I even quoted her once already as my Facebook status :P She just thinks so advanced for her age and situation. I find it interesting that her two 'talents' are smell and memory. I feel like the disconnect between the two of those senses will come back later as a symbolic connection or major foreshadowing. As of right now I'm slightly confused about all of her family and background. I know that her brother is John Sommers and hes a sailor but at this point I'm confused to if he is English or if he is in the same situation as Eliza. I think i just have to read a little more into it, but at this point I'm leaning towards him being English like a the rest of Eliza's 'family.' Then her other siblings are Rose and Jeremy, of which are both English. I am excited to continue reading to discover more/figure out the puzzle of Eliza's mysterious past. Who left her on the door step and why? Does she know them?
I just have a lot of questions I cant wait to discover. The book has captivated my attention to this point- plus it was an Oprah Book Club read so I know I have a good book in my hands ;)
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