The Heart is Deceitful Above All Things by J.T. LeRoy

The Heart is Deceitful Above All Things

J.T. LeRoy

288 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ short stories dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

This book of interconnected stories depicts the chaotic life of a young boy on the run with his teenage mother. When Sarah reclaims Jeremiah from his foster parents, he finds himself catapulted into her world of motels and truck stops, exposed to ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 243 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
sad 66%
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
tense 33%
reflective 16%

Pace

medium 83%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.25

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