The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne by Brian Moore

The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne

Brian Moore

255 pages • first pub 1955 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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Alone in her room in a Belfast boarding house, Judith Hearne is almost overwhelmed by loneliness. Yet she still believes there is a chance for happiness, and she waits patiently for the moment when her life will turn from sorrowful longing to joy....

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Community Reviews Summary of 230 reviews

Moods

sad 93%
dark 81%
emotional 68%
reflective 50%
challenging 37%
tense 25%
funny 6%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 33%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.9

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