51 pages • 1 hour read
Isabel AllendeThe Wind Knows My Name
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Wind Knows My Name, a historical fiction novel with elements of magical realism by Isabel Allende, intertwines the lives of Samuel Adler, Leticia Cordero, Selena Durán, and Anita Díaz, spanning from 1930s Vienna, Austria, to 1980s El Salvador, to the modern-day US, highlighting themes of trauma, resilience, and the effects of oppressive regimes across different eras and cultures. The novel depicts instances of mass violence, discrimination, and trauma.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Isabel Allende's The Wind Knows My Name is celebrated for its lyrical prose and deep historical insights. The novel's rich, multidimensional characters and interwoven narratives receive widespread praise. Some critics, however, find the pacing uneven and the shifts between storylines occasionally disorienting. Overall, it's a poignant and evocative read.
Who Should Read The Wind Knows My Name?
A reader who enjoys Isabel Allende’s The Wind Knows My Name appreciates richly woven historical narratives and vivid storytelling. Fans of Allende’s masterful blend of history and fiction, similar to those captivated by Gabriel García Márquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude or Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale will be enthralled.