Fireflies by Ana María Matute

Fireflies

Ana María Matute with Glafyra Ennis (Translator), Glafyra Ennis (Translator)

241 pages first pub 1955 (editions)

fiction emotional medium-paced

Description

Fireflies, although set in Barcelona during the Spanish Civil War, could readily take place in a bellicose situation anywhere in the world. It contains an expose of the chasm between generations, between rich and poor, between materialism and idea...

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Community Reviews Summary of 51 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
emotional 100%
sad 100%
challenging 80%
reflective 80%
tense 40%
adventurous 20%

Pace

medium 80%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.77

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