Daughters of Smoke and Fire by Ava Homa

Daughters of Smoke and Fire

Ava Homa

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320 pages | first published 2020

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The unforgettable, haunting story of a young woman's perilous fight for freedom and justice for her brother, the first novel published in English by a female Kurdish writer Set primarily in Iran, this extraordinary debut novel weaves 50 years of ...
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Summary of 141 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
sad 58%
challenging 53%
informative 53%
dark 48%
reflective 39%
tense 29%
inspiring 26%
hopeful 24%
adventurous 2%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 21%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 23%

Average rating

4.33

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