Instructions for a Second-hand Heart by Tamsyn Murray

Instructions for a Second-hand Heart

Tamsyn Murray

336 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance young adult emotional fast-paced

Description

Jonny knows better than anyone that life is full of cruel ironies. He's spent every day in a hospital hooked up to machines to keep his heart ticking. Then when a donor match is found for Jonny's heart, that turns out to be the cruellest irony of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 214 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
sad 57%
hopeful 42%
reflective 42%
challenging 28%
dark 28%
funny 28%
inspiring 28%
lighthearted 28%
relaxing 28%

Pace

medium 37%
fast 37%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 42% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.69

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