Desert of the Heart by Jane Rule

Desert of the Heart

Jane Rule

fiction lgbtqia+ romance reflective slow-paced

191 pages | first published 1964

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Two women meet and fall in love in Reno, Nevada. This classic of lesbian eroticism is Jane Rule's first novel.Set in the late 1950s, this is the story of Evelyn Hall, an English professor, who goes to Reno to obtain a divorce and put an end to her...
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Summary of 246 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
emotional 72%
hopeful 50%
lighthearted 16%
sad 16%
adventurous 11%
challenging 11%
funny 11%
relaxing 11%
dark 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 36%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 31%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.56

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