Things We Lost in the Fire by Mariana Enríquez

Things We Lost in the Fire

Mariana Enríquez with Megan McDowell (Translator)

208 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction horror magical realism short stories dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

In these wildly imaginative, devilishly daring tales of the macabre, internationally bestselling author Mariana Enriquez brings contemporary Argentina to vibrant life as a place where shocking inequality, violence, and corruption are the law of th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,541 reviews

Moods

dark 98%
mysterious 66%
tense 65%
challenging 30%
reflective 23%
sad 20%
emotional 17%
adventurous 6%
informative 2%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 40%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 25% | Character: 13% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 27% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 31% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 10% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 12% | No: 10%

Average rating

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