Mein Herz so weiß by Javier Marías, Elke Wehr

Mein Herz so weiß

Javier Marías, Elke Wehr

363 pages first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective slow-paced

Description

Eine junge Frau erhebt sich vom Tisch, geht ins Bad, knöpft ihre Bluse auf und erschießt sich. Diese dunkle Szene, von der der Ich-Erzähler nur gehört hat, läßt ihm keine Ruhe mehr. Die junge Frau war seine Tante, die Schwester seiner Mutter, die ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 556 reviews

Moods

reflective 76%
mysterious 72%
dark 44%
challenging 38%
emotional 34%
tense 24%
sad 16%
inspiring 14%
adventurous 6%
funny 6%
informative 4%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 69%
medium 25%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.9

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