How Much the Heart Can Hold: Seven Stories on Love by Nikesh Shukla, D.W. Wilson, Carys Bray, Bernardine Evaristo, Donal Ryan, Rowan Hisayo Buchanan, Grace McCleen

How Much the Heart Can Hold: Seven Stories on Love

Nikesh Shukla, D.W. Wilson, Carys Bray, Bernardine Evaristo, Donal Ryan, Rowan Hisayo Buchanan, Grace McCleen

173 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction short stories emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

In this collection, seven award-winning authors explore seven concepts of love: from Philautia, self-love, to Agape, love for humanity; and from Storge, a natural affection for family, to Mania, a frenzied, obsessive love.

Community Reviews Summary of 76 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 100%
inspiring 50%
mysterious 50%
dark 25%
hopeful 25%
relaxing 25%
sad 25%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 40%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | N/A: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.35

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