280 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811215053
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Javier Marías's A Heart So White chronicles with unnerving insistence the relentless power of the past. Juan knows little of the interior life of his father Ranz; but when Juan marries, he begins to consider the past anew, and begins to ponder wha...
Community Reviews Summary of 556 reviews
Moods
mysterious 72%
dark 44%
challenging 38%
emotional 34%
tense 24%
sad 16%
inspiring 14%
adventurous 6%
funny 6%
informative 4%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 54% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, MurderModerate
Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism
280 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811215053
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Javier Marías's A Heart So White chronicles with unnerving insistence the relentless power of the past. Juan knows little of the interior life of his father Ranz; but when Juan marries, he begins to consider the past anew, and begins to ponder wha...
Community Reviews Summary of 556 reviews
Moods
mysterious 72%
dark 44%
challenging 38%
emotional 34%
tense 24%
sad 16%
inspiring 14%
adventurous 6%
funny 6%
informative 4%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 54% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, MurderModerate
Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism