The Frozen Heart by Almudena Grandes

The Frozen Heart

Almudena Grandes with Frank Wynne (Translator)

800 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction historical emotional informative tense slow-paced
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Description

A sweeping epic saga about the Spanish Civil War — the Spanish DR ZHIVAGO.In the small town of Torrelodones on the outskirts of Madrid, a funeral is taking place. Julio Carrión González, a man of tremendous wealth and influence in Madrid, has come...

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Community Reviews Summary of 122 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
informative 57%
reflective 57%
dark 42%
sad 42%
adventurous 35%
mysterious 21%
tense 21%
challenging 14%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 77% | Plot: 11% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

4.16

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