The Art of Hearing Heartbeats by Jan-Philipp Sendker

The Art of Hearing Heartbeats

The Art of Hearing Heartbeats #1

Jan-Philipp Sendker with Kevin Wiliarty (Translator)

9 hours, 27 minutes first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional sad slow-paced
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A poignant and inspirational love story set in Burma, The Art of Hearing Heartbeats spans the decades between the 1950s and the present. When a successful New York lawyer suddenly disappears without a trace, neither his wife nor his daughter Julia...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,086 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
reflective 59%
hopeful 47%
sad 45%
inspiring 39%
adventurous 22%
mysterious 18%
relaxing 9%
lighthearted 6%
challenging 5%
informative 4%
tense 3%
dark 2%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 42%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.79

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