Heartsnatcher by Boris Vian

Heartsnatcher

Boris Vian with John Sturrock, Raymond Queneau (Contributor), Stanley Chapman

245 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)

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Set in a bizarre and slightly sinister town where the elderly are auctioned off at an Old Folks Fair, the townspeople assail the priest in hopes of making it rain, and the official town scapegoat bears the shame of the citizens by fishing junk out...

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Community Reviews Summary of 176 reviews

Moods

dark 78%
mysterious 64%
reflective 50%
challenging 35%
tense 21%
emotional 14%
sad 14%
adventurous 7%
funny 7%
relaxing 7%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 28%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 30%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.75

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