Never Did the Fire by Diamela Eltit

Never Did the Fire

Diamela Eltit

130 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction literary challenging dark reflective medium-paced

Description

Never Did the Fire unfolds in the humdrum of everyday working class existence, making the afterlife of an agitator that of anyone living next door. For one old couple, brought together years ago in an underground cell, the revolution has ended in ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 26 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
dark 80%
challenging 60%
sad 40%
emotional 30%
mysterious 30%
tense 20%
informative 10%
inspiring 10%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 10%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 54% | No: 27% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 18% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.6

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