The Heart of Man by Jón Kalman Stefánsson

368 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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After coming through the blizzard that almost cost them everything, Jens and the boy are far from home, in a fishing community at the edge of the world. Taken in by the village doctor, the boy once again has the sense of being brought back from th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 87 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
reflective 87%
inspiring 62%
sad 50%
adventurous 37%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
hopeful 25%
tense 12%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

4.36

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