336 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781590516096
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Other Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The first book in the Art of Hearing Heartbeats series, this is a passionate love story, a haunting fable, and an enchanting mystery set in Burma. When a successful New York lawyer suddenly disappears without a trace, neither his wife nor his dau...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,408 reviews
Moods
reflective 56%
hopeful 47%
sad 46%
inspiring 36%
adventurous 21%
mysterious 17%
relaxing 10%
lighthearted 7%
challenging 4%
informative 4%
funny 2%
dark 1%
tense 1%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 39% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
AbandonmentModerate
Child death, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalizationMinor
Death, Vomit, Death of parent336 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781590516096
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Other Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The first book in the Art of Hearing Heartbeats series, this is a passionate love story, a haunting fable, and an enchanting mystery set in Burma. When a successful New York lawyer suddenly disappears without a trace, neither his wife nor his dau...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,408 reviews
Moods
reflective 56%
hopeful 47%
sad 46%
inspiring 36%
adventurous 21%
mysterious 17%
relaxing 10%
lighthearted 7%
challenging 4%
informative 4%
funny 2%
dark 1%
tense 1%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 39% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
AbandonmentModerate
Child death, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalizationMinor
Death, Vomit, Death of parent