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Alien Hearts

Guy de Maupassant
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Alien Hearts

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

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Guy de Maupassant

Alien Hearts

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

177

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Paris, France • 1880s

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Alien Hearts by Guy de Maupassant explores the complexities of human emotions, focusing on three individuals entangled in a triangular relationship. Through themes of love, infidelity, and existential contemplation, the novel delves into psychological conflicts and the pursuit of fulfillment, illustrating the depth of human desires and the pain they can inflict.

Melancholic

Contemplative

Romantic

Emotional

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

3.9

1,189 ratings

64%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Alien Hearts by Guy de Maupassant is praised for its exploration of complex human emotions and relationships, with rich character development and sharp psychological insights. Critics note the novel’s sometimes slow pacing and occasional lack of plot momentum. Overall, it is deemed a poignant study of love and desire, showcasing Maupassant's literary prowess.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Alien Hearts?

Readers who enjoy Alien Hearts by Guy de Maupassant are typically drawn to psychological depth and intricate explorations of love and human emotion. Fans of Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert and Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy may appreciate its nuanced character study and social critique.

3.9

1,189 ratings

64%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

177

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Paris, France • 1880s

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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