The Course of the Heart by M. John Harrison

The Course of the Heart

M. John Harrison

fiction fantasy horror reflective slow-paced

224 pages | first published 1992

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John M. Harrison delivers an extraordinary, genre-bending novel that weaves together mythology, sexuality, and the troubled past and present of Eastern Europe. It begins on a hot May night, when three Cambridge students carry out a ritualistic act...
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Summary of 44 reviews

Moods

challenging 75%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
mysterious 50%
sad 50%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.85

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