The Heart of the Matter by Graham Greene

The Heart of the Matter

Graham Greene

272 pages first pub 1948 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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In a British colony in West Africa, Henry Scobie is a pious and righteous man of modest means enlisted with securing borders. But when he’s passed over for a promotion as commissioner of police, the humiliation hits hardest for his wife, Louise. A...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,120 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
sad 75%
dark 60%
emotional 45%
challenging 18%
tense 18%
adventurous 12%
mysterious 12%
informative 6%
funny 3%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 38%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.83

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