The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne

The Heart's Invisible Furies

John Boyne

736 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

Cyril Avery is not a real Avery. At least, that's what his parents make sure to remind him. Adopted as a baby, he feels more and more disconnected with the family that treats him more as a curious pet, rather than a beloved son. So, as a young ...

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Moods

emotional 92%
sad 68%
reflective 65%
funny 49%
hopeful 40%
inspiring 29%
challenging 23%
dark 22%
tense 11%
informative 9%
adventurous 8%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 26%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.56

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