Heart of the Matter by Emily Giffin

Heart of the Matter

Emily Giffin

368 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance mysterious slow-paced

Description

Tessa Russo is the mother of two young children and the wife of a renowned pediatric surgeon. Despite her own mother's warnings, Tessa has recently given up her career to focus on her family and the pursuit of domestic happiness. From the outside,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,972 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
sad 47%
reflective 42%
hopeful 21%
lighthearted 21%
challenging 15%
tense 15%
funny 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 23%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 46%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 92% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.48

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