The Burning by Laura Bates

The Burning

Laura Bates with Susie Riddell (Narrator), Heather Long (Narrator)

7 hours, 56 minutes • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult reflective slow-paced

Description

A rumour is like a fire. You might think you’ve extinguished it but one creeping, red tendril, one single wisp of smoke is enough to let it leap back into life again. Especially if someone is watching, waiting to fan the flames ...   New school. T...

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Community Reviews Summary of 992 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
reflective 45%
dark 44%
inspiring 37%
challenging 36%
sad 36%
hopeful 34%
tense 25%
informative 22%
mysterious 20%
adventurous 7%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 31%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 35% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.75

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