The Spinning Heart by Donal Ryan

The Spinning Heart

Donal Ryan

159 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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In the aftermath of Ireland’s financial collapse, dangerous tensions surface in an Irish town. As violence flares, the characters face a battle between public persona and inner desires. Through a chorus of unique voices, each struggling to tell th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 658 reviews

Moods

emotional 69%
reflective 67%
sad 66%
dark 56%
challenging 28%
tense 26%
mysterious 22%
funny 18%
informative 5%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 28%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 30% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 25% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.85

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