The Heart Does Not Bend by Makeda Silvera

The Heart Does Not Bend

Makeda Silvera

272 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

Family loyalty, betrayal and the redemptive power of love are at the heart of this poignant and unforgettable novel set in Canada and Jamaica.When Maria Galloway dies, she leaves everything to her spoiled, wayward grandson, Vittorio. Her only gran...

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Community Reviews Summary of 19 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
challenging 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.26

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