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96 pages • first pub 1947 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811228794
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: 25 June 2019
Description
Finally back in print, a frighteningly lucid feminist horror story about marriage The Dry Heart begins and ends with the matter-of-fact pronouncement: “I shot him between the eyes.” As the tale—a plunge into the chilly waters of loneliness, desper...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,251 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
sad 52%
emotional 50%
tense 30%
mysterious 18%
challenging 14%
funny 2%
adventurous 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 44% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Murder, Gun violenceModerate
Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Suicide, Death, Vomit96 pages • first pub 1947 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811228794
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: 25 June 2019
Description
Finally back in print, a frighteningly lucid feminist horror story about marriage The Dry Heart begins and ends with the matter-of-fact pronouncement: “I shot him between the eyes.” As the tale—a plunge into the chilly waters of loneliness, desper...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,251 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
sad 52%
emotional 50%
tense 30%
mysterious 18%
challenging 14%
funny 2%
adventurous 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 44% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Murder, Gun violenceModerate
Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Suicide, Death, Vomit