My Heart Hemmed in by Marie NDiaye

My Heart Hemmed in

Marie NDiaye with Jordan Stump (Translator)

296 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction horror literary challenging dark reflective slow-paced
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Marie NDiaye has long been celebrated for her unrivaled ability to make us see just how little we understand about ourselves. My Heart Hemmed In is her most powerful statement on the hidden selves that we rarely glimpse--and are often shocked by. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 71 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
mysterious 60%
reflective 60%
tense 50%
challenging 40%
emotional 30%
sad 20%
adventurous 10%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 30%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 83% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.78

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