Desert of the Heart by Jane Rule

Desert of the Heart

Jane Rule

191 pages first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ romance reflective slow-paced
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Two women meet and fall in love in Reno, Nevada. This classic of lesbian eroticism is Jane Rule's first novel.Set in the late 1950s, this is the story of Evelyn Hall, an English professor, who goes to Reno to obtain a divorce and put an end to her...

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Community Reviews Summary of 371 reviews

Moods

reflective 79%
emotional 64%
hopeful 41%
sad 17%
funny 14%
adventurous 8%
challenging 8%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 8%
tense 8%
inspiring 5%
dark 2%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 37%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 28%

Average rating

3.6

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