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Title: Disappointing
Review: When this book was suggested for my book club, I had never heard of it or the author. The description sounded interesting enough, and I picked it up. Unfortunately I have real trouble relating things in the description to what actually took place in this cold, plodding novel full of unappealing characters only partially realized.While Harrison's descriptive language can be quite eloquent, I usually found it mired in a stodgy pace. If I had had a clearer idea about the novel beforehand I might have realized it was not for me. Books without traditional plots are acceptable, but for me they must at least have sympathetic or wholly involving characters. Unfortunately _The Course of the Heart_ fell short for me on both counts. The book is short, but still took me a long time to get through. I can find little to recommend about this novel.
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