418 pages • first pub 1938 (editions)
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Language: English
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The Death of the Heart is perhaps Elizabeth Bowen's best-known book. As she deftly and delicately exposes the cruelty that lurks behind the polished surfaces of conventional society, Bowen reveals herself as a masterful novelist who combines a sen...
Community Reviews Summary of 420 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
sad 40%
tense 35%
challenging 25%
dark 10%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%
mysterious 5%
Pace
medium 19%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 93% | A mix: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 47% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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418 pages • first pub 1938 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The Death of the Heart is perhaps Elizabeth Bowen's best-known book. As she deftly and delicately exposes the cruelty that lurks behind the polished surfaces of conventional society, Bowen reveals herself as a masterful novelist who combines a sen...
Community Reviews Summary of 420 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
sad 40%
tense 35%
challenging 25%
dark 10%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%
mysterious 5%
Pace
medium 19%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 93% | A mix: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 47% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.