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The Blindness of the Heart

Julia Franck
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The Blindness of the Heart

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010

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Julia Franck

The Blindness of the Heart

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

443

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Germany • 1930s-1940s

Theme
Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Blindness of the Heart by Julia Franck, readers follow Helene, a nurse living in post-World War I Germany, as she navigates personal and societal upheavals. The novel explores themes of love, societal expectations, and identity across generations, highlighting the impact of historical events on individual lives and relationships.

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Contemplative

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

3.4

2,300 ratings

52%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

17%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Blindness of the Heart by Julia Franck is a poignant exploration of love and abandonment set against the backdrop of war. Critics praise its evocative prose and emotional depth, capturing the frailty of human connections. However, some find its nonlinear narrative disorienting. Overall, it's a compelling read that provides a haunting reflection on personal and historical scars.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Blindness of the Heart?

A reader who would enjoy The Blindness of the Heart by Julia Franck appreciates historical fiction with intense emotional depth, complex characters, and themes of war and loss. Fans of The Book Thief by Markus Zusak or Atonement by Ian McEwan would find this novel compelling.

3.4

2,300 ratings

52%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

17%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

443

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Germany • 1930s-1940s

Theme
Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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