Your Heart is a Muscle the Size of a Fist
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016
320
Novel • Fiction
Seattle, Washington • 1990s
2016
YA
18+ years
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
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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.
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.
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320
Novel • Fiction
Seattle, Washington • 1990s
2016
YA
18+ years
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