The Crying Heart Tattoo: A Novel

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An international cult classic and a New York Times Notable Book of the Year, The Crying Heart Tattoo follows the unlikely romance between a young man and a woman more than twice his age. Beginning their relationship when Sonny is just fourteen and Felicity thirty-four, the couple share a poignant history together that ends only upon Felicity's passing -- despite four marriages, numerous obstacles, and enough misadventures to challenge the most loyal of lovers.

At once heartbreaking and euphoric, their story mirrors the tale that Felicity has passed down to Sonny, a story uncanny in its similarity to their own: when a prehistoric outcast locates her former tribe, she falls in love with a young boy.

A masterful novel first published a quarter of a century ago, The Crying Heart Tattoo keeps the impossible within reach, proving once and for all that the struggle for true love is worth everything.

Customer Reviews: Read 14 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

It's art, and it sticks... June 29, 2000
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

Recently found this on my shelf while cleaning out the clutter, figured it's time to read it. Good choice. It's real literature, and now back on the shelf to stay. I disagree with all those who think it's "about" love or relationships -- like all true art, it's not "about" one thing. It has a sort of bleak world view (some might say), but it's honest, real, and reminds us to enjoy the journey, because that's all there is. The fable took a while to grow on me, but I've never read a fable within a novel that was so freshly and creatively written. I'll be looking for this author's other work.

2 out of 5 stars

Didn't live up to the hype June 21, 2000
3 out of 4 found this review helpful

I read The Crying Heart Tattoo with the highest expectations. I had heard rave reviews and was prepared to read a compelling love story. I was sorely disappointed. The author sets up the female character to appear confident, worldly and strong, yet he has her act weak and pathetic. Her so-called backround was unbelievable when compared to her actions. I never felt an unbreakable bond between the two characters. The writing was obvious in some instances with too many cutsey lines repeated a bit too often. The ending felt tacked on, as if Mr. Martin just ran out of story. The book lacked depth and all in all was just not a compelling read.

5 out of 5 stars

I keep reading parts of this book over and over agin. July 25, 1999
3 out of 5 found this review helpful

This book has helped me to understand certain types of relationships in my life. I didn't think anyone had experienced what I had but here it was for me to discover. And I've discovered a pot of gold at the rainbow! Keep it up I can't wait for another one to appear.

5 out of 5 stars

the most sincere love story I've ever read July 2, 1999
2 out of 3 found this review helpful

This novel is truly a work of art, I repeated whole sentences outloud, in awe of the perfection of the wordcraft. But it is the story, or the two stories really, that get to you. You care about every single character, deeply. And they are so real, and the love is so real... as a person who has known a love like that, true love, I've never seen it depicted better. Keep this novel, and treasure it.

5 out of 5 stars

This is my favorite book and I am a heavy-duty reader! November 4, 1998
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I have re-read this book four times (and I don't normally do so) and I've purchased seven copies to give as gifts (I've NEVER done that before!) I cried when the book ended -- not because the ending is sad, but because I did not want to give up the time I was enjoying spending with my new 'friends'.

PS: Mr. Martin is an incredible writer! His other books are very good too.

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