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Your Heart is a Muscle the Size of a Fist

Sunil Yapa
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Your Heart is a Muscle the Size of a Fist

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016

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Sunil Yapa

Your Heart is a Muscle the Size of a Fist

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Seattle, Washington • 1990s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Your Heart is a Muscle the Size of a Fist by Sunil Yapa is set in a contemporary American city and follows Victor, a young homeless man, a woman named King, and police officers Park and Ju as they navigate differing perspectives on city unrest. As the characters' paths intertwine during a protest, they confront personal and societal injustices, exploring themes of moral ambiguity and the complexity of activism. The novel contains themes of violence and police brutality.

Suspenseful

Gritty

Emotional

Challenging

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

3.8

7,912 ratings

58%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

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Sunil Yapa's Your Heart is a Muscle the Size of a Fist has been praised for its vivid prose and emotional depth, capturing the chaos of the 1999 WTO protests. Critics commend its multi-perspective narrative but note uneven pacing and occasional melodrama. The novel powerfully explores themes of activism and empathy, despite some character development issues.

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Who Should Read Your Heart is a Muscle the Size of a Fist?

Ideal for readers who appreciate socially conscious narratives, Your Heart is a Muscle the Size of a Fist by Sunil Yapa resonates with fans of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao and White Teeth. Its exploration of protest and human connection appeals to those interested in contemporary social issues and diverse perspectives.

3.8

7,912 ratings

58%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Seattle, Washington • 1990s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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