The Heart of Man by Jón Kalman Stefánsson

368 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced

Description

After coming through the blizzard that almost cost them everything, Jens and the boy are far from home, in a fishing community at the edge of the world. Taken in by the village doctor, the boy once again has the sense of being brought back from th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 18 reviews

Moods

inspiring 100%
reflective 100%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.46

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