The Course of the Heart by M. John Harrison

The Course of the Heart

M. John Harrison

224 pages first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror reflective slow-paced
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John M. Harrison delivers an extraordinary, genre-bending novel that weaves together mythology, sexuality, and the troubled past and present of Eastern Europe. It begins on a hot May night, when three Cambridge students carry out a ritualistic act...

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Community Reviews Summary of 75 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
mysterious 66%
sad 55%
challenging 44%
emotional 33%
reflective 33%
tense 11%

Pace

slow 87%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.83

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