Alien Hearts
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
177
Novel • Fiction
Paris, France • 1880s
2009
Adult
18+ years
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
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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.
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.
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177
Novel • Fiction
Paris, France • 1880s
2009
Adult
18+ years
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