Reviews - The Heartbeat Library

220 reviews for:

The Heartbeat Library

Laura Imai Messina

3.97 AVERAGE

solaria1220's review against another edition

5.0

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

former_mermaid's review against another edition

5.0

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

hisopa's review against another edition

2.75

emotional reflective relaxing slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

It was fine, but not particularly outstanding (to me).

parrzy's review against another edition

3.75

hopeful reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

louisepletts's review against another edition

3.0

hopeful reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

rootbeer_gal's review against another edition

4.0

emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

mechahotwings's review against another edition

4.0

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This is an uplifting story about overcoming grief and opening your heart to others. The release of tension is cathartic, and I would recommend giving it a read if you're feeling down. I like the author's perspective on childhood, and slice-of-life feel that the book brings.

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