The Course of the Heart by M. John Harrison

The Course of the Heart

M. John Harrison

198 pages first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror reflective slow-paced

Description

John M. Harrison delivers an extraordinary, genre-bending novel that weaves together mythology, sexuality, and the troubled past and present of Eastern Europe. It begins on a hot May night, when three Cambridge students carry out a ritualistic act...

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Community Reviews Summary of 55 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
sad 66%
challenging 50%
mysterious 50%
emotional 16%
reflective 16%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.92

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