The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers

The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter

Carson McCullers

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359 pages | first published 1940

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The Heart is a Lonely Hunter was Carson McCullers' first novel, written in 1940. Set in a small town in the American South, it is the story of a group of people who have little in common except that they are all hopelessly lonely. A young girl, a ...
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Summary of 4242 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
sad 74%
reflective 73%
dark 39%
challenging 25%
tense 10%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 5%
funny 4%
adventurous 3%
informative 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 59%
medium 37%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 91% | A mix: 6% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.93

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