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Of Love and Shadows

Isabel Allende (1987)

SubgenreMagical Realism
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads4.0

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageModerate

Hero archetypes

Journalist

Heroine archetypes

Journalist

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / Partners

Synopsis

A woman reporter in a Latin American country and a photographer are sent on a routine assignment. The two uncover a hideous crime, the revelation of which could challenge the terrorism of the military regime.

Of Love and Shadows: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

Set during a military dictatorship, this novel depicts state terrorism, torture, and politically motivated murders. The protagonists uncover mass graves and human rights atrocities. Contains mature political violence and themes of oppression.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include torture, murder, death, and mass death (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Adult readers will appreciate this powerful story of journalists risking everything to expose the truth under a brutal regime.

Tags

Literary FictionPolitical ThrillerHistorical FictionRomance