The Discovery of Heaven by Harry Mulisch

The Discovery of Heaven

Harry Mulisch with Paul Vincent (Translator)

730 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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The Discovery of Heaven begins with the meeting of Onno and Max, two complicated individuals whom fate has mysteriously and magically brought together, They share responsibility for the birth of a remarkable and radiant boy who embarks on a mandat...

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Moods

challenging 73%
mysterious 56%
reflective 54%
adventurous 41%
informative 20%
dark 16%
emotional 16%
sad 13%
inspiring 9%
tense 9%
funny 7%
hopeful 1%

Pace

slow 74%
medium 23%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 30% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 32% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.01

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