Hello readers and fellow bloggers! In this post, I shall review The Long Petal of the Sea, a novel by Chilean-American writer Isabel Allende. I bought this second hand copy in Split this Summer, and read it in a heartbeat. Published in 2019, A Long Petal of the Sea is one of Allende's more recent works. Allende herself describes it in her Preface as 'a story of displacement and love, of sorrow and hope, of a couple trying to find their place in a world torn apart by violence'. The novel is told by fictional characters but it features real historical figures such as Pablo Neruda whose poetical description of Chile the author borrowed for the title of the novel. Yes, it was Neruda who described Chile as the long petal of the sea. Despite being a minor character, the famous Novel winning poet at times plays a key part in the novel's plot, from organizing the flight of Spanish refuges to embodying Chile's national spirit. Moreover, The Long Petal of the Sea, ...
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ReplyDeleteThank you so much dearest Ivana, that you again have chosen one of my outfits! As usual I like the other outfits you show here at least as much :) Especially Ivana and Coco belongs to my favs! Wish you a lovely Sunday.
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mi piacciono molto i look di Nico, Valeria e Francesca! e molto anche il look della ragazza con i palloncini!
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Love the collection of amazing looks! ...Thx for sharing..:-)
ReplyDelete♥♥♥ TNX ;)
ReplyDeleteMatea, Rena, Tijana, Afina...puno lijepih :)
So many great outfits. xa. Have a nice day.
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Another fabulous selection. Third outfit is beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteoh, lovely selection, dear Ivana:) All of those girls look very pretty and nice-dressed, but most of all I like the way Ivana (5foot7andbambieyes) looks, she is always so chic and elegant:) Marina (from afinaskater) is also very beautiful in that blue dress;)
ReplyDeleteLots of lovely looks doll!! I quite enjoy them, all different but so lovely!! I have no idea which I love more, I think they all have a great style!! Happy Monday doll xx
ReplyDeleteHvala, draga Ivana! :)
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Great selection sweety! I'm always so happy when you include me :D Thanks!
ReplyDelete"5foot7andbambieyes" is looking so adorable in her outfit. I am so honored you have featured me on your blog. So sweet. You rock! All beautiful and stylish bloggers on here. Thank you baby doll.
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Oh I'm so happy to see myself on this post!!! Thank you so much, it's so touching!!! :D
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Davvero tante belle e cool blogger!!! Mi piace molto il look con gonna grigia e camicia gialla! Grazie mille per avermi inclusa anche questa settimana!!!!!
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Its always inspiring to check other peoples fashion choices, thanks for sharing Ivana, xoxo.
ReplyDeleteGrazie Ivana, è sempre un onore essere menzionata nella tua rubrica!
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Coco
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and again: coco shows the perfect outfit. i love this white style in combo with beige/nude heels.
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i forget the link to the pic: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0M1LK5s7m_0/U4NrPxBSOPI/AAAAAAAAKsE/DZAmsNA5FKY/s400/IMG_0178.JPG
DeleteI really like Coco's outfits too....she has a great style. Italian women have a wonderful sense of style, they're always dressed up.
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