The Heart Principle starts with Anna’s boyfriend telling her he wants an open relationship for a while. anna is knocked sideways and decides that she will also meet other people. Anna meets Quan, for one night only, a one night stand. Things don’t go to plan as one date leads to another.
The story unfolds with each chapter told from the perspective of Anna then Quan. Both have their problems, Anna has recently learned that she is autistic and is slowly coming to terms with this. The book deals with her need for perfection, not only in her career as a violinist but also her need to be the perfect daughter and sister.
The book is a love story but deals very well with autism, grief, family dynamics. When tragedy strikes there is a chance for Anna and Quan to grow together or grow apart and is told beautifully. There were parts of this book that had me in tears it felt so raw. I will look for more books by Helen Hoang.
The story unfolds with each chapter told from the perspective of Anna then Quan. Both have their problems, Anna has recently learned that she is autistic and is slowly coming to terms with this. The book deals with her need for perfection, not only in her career as a violinist but also her need to be the perfect daughter and sister.
The book is a love story but deals very well with autism, grief, family dynamics. When tragedy strikes there is a chance for Anna and Quan to grow together or grow apart and is told beautifully. There were parts of this book that had me in tears it felt so raw. I will look for more books by Helen Hoang.