The House Of The Spirits (Imprint Collection #205)
Set in South America before the Second World War. The House of the Spirits is a hauntingly romantic epic tale spanning three generations of the Trueba family. At its core is the stormy, yet passionate relationship between the supernaturally gifted Clara (Meryl Streep) and her controlling husband Esteban (Jeremy Irons), who resists change both politically and personally. This is timeless story of secrets, seduction, revenge and forgiveness. Based on Isabel Allende's best-selling novel.
Critic Reviews:
- " Bille August has done a fine job with Isable Allende's tale, crafting a captivating motion picture, but it's hard not to recognize the flaws, and wonder about the lost potential. " – James Berardinelli (ReelViews)
- " Ultimately, The House of the Spirits blends enough melodrama and magic realism and personal conflict framed in political terms to keep virtually any audience happily absorbed. " – Marjorie Baumgarten (Austin Chronicle)
