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325 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781590514634
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Other Press (NY)
Publication date: 31 January 2012
Description
The first book in the Art of Hearing Heartbeats series, this is a passionate love story, a haunting fable, and an enchanting mystery set in Burma. When a successful New York lawyer suddenly disappears without a trace, neither his wife nor his dau...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,064 reviews
Moods
reflective 59%
hopeful 47%
sad 45%
inspiring 39%
adventurous 22%
mysterious 18%
relaxing 8%
challenging 5%
lighthearted 5%
informative 4%
tense 3%
dark 2%
funny 2%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | 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: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abandonment, Death of parent, Chronic illnessModerate
Grief, Child death, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Vomit, Death
325 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781590514634
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Other Press (NY)
Publication date: 31 January 2012
Description
The first book in the Art of Hearing Heartbeats series, this is a passionate love story, a haunting fable, and an enchanting mystery set in Burma. When a successful New York lawyer suddenly disappears without a trace, neither his wife nor his dau...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,064 reviews
Moods
reflective 59%
hopeful 47%
sad 45%
inspiring 39%
adventurous 22%
mysterious 18%
relaxing 8%
challenging 5%
lighthearted 5%
informative 4%
tense 3%
dark 2%
funny 2%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | 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: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abandonment, Death of parent, Chronic illnessModerate
Grief, Child death, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Vomit, Death