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418 pages • first pub 1938 (editions)
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Language: English
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The Death of the Heart is perhaps Elizabeth Bowen's best-known book. As she deftly and delicately exposes the cruelty that lurks behind the polished surfaces of conventional society, Bowen reveals herself as a masterful novelist who combines a sen...
Community Reviews Summary of 652 reviews
Moods
emotional 63%
sad 38%
tense 28%
challenging 23%
dark 17%
mysterious 11%
funny 5%
adventurous 1%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 23%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Toxic relationshipMinor
Adult/minor relationship
418 pages • first pub 1938 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The Death of the Heart is perhaps Elizabeth Bowen's best-known book. As she deftly and delicately exposes the cruelty that lurks behind the polished surfaces of conventional society, Bowen reveals herself as a masterful novelist who combines a sen...
Community Reviews Summary of 652 reviews
Moods
emotional 63%
sad 38%
tense 28%
challenging 23%
dark 17%
mysterious 11%
funny 5%
adventurous 1%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 23%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Toxic relationshipMinor
Adult/minor relationship