Learned by Heart by Emma Donoghue

Learned by Heart

Emma Donoghue

323 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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Description

A heartbreakingly gorgeous novel based on the true story of two girls who fall secretly, deeply, and dangerously in love at boarding school in 19th century York, from the bestselling author of Room and The Wonder. Drawing on years of investigation...

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Community Reviews Summary of 780 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
reflective 58%
sad 54%
informative 16%
adventurous 13%
challenging 10%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
dark 6%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 4%
tense 4%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 43%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.69

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