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278 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307950765
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 26 March 2013
Description
Winner of the IMPAC Dublin Award, and widely considered Javier Mar as's masterpiece, A Heart So White is a breathtaking novel about family secrets that chronicles the relentless power of the past. Juan knows little of the interior life of his fath...
Community Reviews Summary of 754 reviews
Moods
mysterious 64%
dark 47%
emotional 39%
challenging 36%
tense 18%
sad 14%
inspiring 10%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
informative 4%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 38% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, MurderModerate
Racism, Racial slurs, Sexism
278 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307950765
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 26 March 2013
Description
Winner of the IMPAC Dublin Award, and widely considered Javier Mar as's masterpiece, A Heart So White is a breathtaking novel about family secrets that chronicles the relentless power of the past. Juan knows little of the interior life of his fath...
Community Reviews Summary of 754 reviews
Moods
mysterious 64%
dark 47%
emotional 39%
challenging 36%
tense 18%
sad 14%
inspiring 10%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
informative 4%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 38% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, MurderModerate
Racism, Racial slurs, Sexism