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The Art of Hearing Heartbeats

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Fiction Historical Fiction Romance Fiction

by Jan-Philipp Sendker, Kevin Wiliarty

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3.98 (41.6K ratings)
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description 325 pages

The Art of Hearing Heartbeats by Jan-Philipp Sendker, Kevin Wiliarty holds a well received rating of 3.98 out of 5, based on 41.6K reader ratings. First published in 2002. The book spans 325 pages.

About The Art of Hearing Heartbeats

A poignant and inspirational love story set in Burma, The Art of Hearing Heartbeats spans the decades between the 1950s and the present.  When a successful New York lawyer suddenly disappears without a trace, neither his wife nor his daughter Julia has any idea where he might be…until they find a love letter he wrote many years ago, to a Burmese woman they have never heard of. Intent on solving the mystery and coming to terms with her father’s past, Julia decides to travel to the village where the woman lived. There she uncovers a tale of unimaginable hardship, resilience, and passion that will reaffirm the reader’s belief in the power of love to move mountains.

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Author Jan-Philipp Sendker, Kevin Wiliarty
Published 2002
Pages 325
Genres Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Fiction
Average Rating 3.98 / 5.00
Total Ratings 41,647

Reader Ratings & Analysis

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41.6K ratings
With a rating of 3.98, The Art of Hearing Heartbeats is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs on par.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Art of Hearing Heartbeats?

The Art of Hearing Heartbeats is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Romance.

Is The Art of Hearing Heartbeats worth reading?

Based on 41.6K reader ratings, The Art of Hearing Heartbeats has an average score of 3.98 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is The Art of Hearing Heartbeats?

The Art of Hearing Heartbeats has 325 pages.

Who wrote The Art of Hearing Heartbeats?

The Art of Hearing Heartbeats was written by Jan-Philipp Sendker, Kevin Wiliarty. It was first published in 2002.

What is the ISBN for The Art of Hearing Heartbeats?

The ISBN-13 for The Art of Hearing Heartbeats is 9781590514630.0.

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