Learned by Heart by Emma Donoghue

Learned by Heart

Emma Donoghue

300 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

A heartbreakingly gorgeous novel based on the true story of two girls who fall secretly, deeply, and dangerously in love at boarding school in 19th century York, from the bestselling author of Room and The Wonder.Drawing on years of investigation ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 34 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
reflective 47%
sad 42%
challenging 26%
informative 15%
adventurous 10%
dark 10%
relaxing 10%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
tense 5%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 38%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 93% | A mix: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 35% | No: 21%

Average rating

3.82

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