Heft
Heft
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Brooklyn, New York • Contemporary
2012
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Heft by Liz Moore, two individuals, a reclusive former academic and an ambitious teen, navigate their challenges through unexpected connections. The novel explores themes of isolation, identity, and the impact of relationships. Their intersecting journeys highlight the transformative power of human connection and hope.
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Heft by Liz Moore impresses readers with its well-drawn characters and emotional depth, weaving together the lives of an obese former academic and a struggling teen. While praised for its sensitive depiction of loneliness and connection, some found the pacing slow and certain plot developments predictable. Overall, it's a touching exploration of unlikely friendships.
Who Should Read Heft?
Readers who would enjoy Heft by Liz Moore typically appreciate character-driven narratives exploring themes of loneliness, connection, and redemption. Fans of Jonathan Tropper's This Is Where I Leave You or Fredrik Backman's A Man Called Ove will find similar emotional depth and nuanced character studies in Moore's work.
22,465 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Brooklyn, New York • Contemporary
2012
Adult
18+ years
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