Forged by Fire by Sharon M. Draper

160 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction young adult emotional fast-paced

Description

When Gerald was a child he was fascinated by fire. But fire is dangerous and powerful, and tragedy strikes. His substance-addicted mother is taken from him. Then he loses the loving generosity of a favorite aunt. A brutal stepfather with a flaming...

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Community Reviews Summary of 243 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
emotional 100%
challenging 66%
inspiring 33%
sad 33%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.98

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