Sacred Hearts by Sarah Dunant

Sacred Hearts

Sarah Dunant

448 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical emotional informative reflective slow-paced
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The year is 1570, and a new novice has just been forced into the Italian convent of Santa Caterina. Ripped by her family from the man she loves, sixteen-year-old Serafina is sharp and defiant. Her first night inside the walls is spent in an incand...

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Community Reviews Summary of 666 reviews

Moods

emotional 92%
reflective 50%
dark 42%
tense 42%
challenging 35%
informative 35%
sad 28%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 14%
mysterious 14%
adventurous 7%

Pace

slow 64%
medium 35%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 41% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.7

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