The Heart Broke In by James Meek

The Heart Broke In

James Meek

560 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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Bec Shepherd is a malaria researcher struggling to lead a good life. Ritchie, her reprobate brother, is a rock star turned TV producer. When Bec refuses an offer of marriage from a powerful newspaper editor and Ritchie's indiscretions catch up wit...

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Community Reviews Summary of 37 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.4

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