208 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099530367
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 05 November 2009
Description
Fires is the best introduction to the full range and humanity of Carver's writing. It contains four essays, including a moving memoir od his father's working life in the saw-mills of the Pacific Northwest, a tribute to his mentor John Gardner, and...
Community Reviews Summary of 130 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
dark 40%
inspiring 40%
sad 40%
challenging 20%
informative 20%
tense 20%
funny 10%
lighthearted 10%
mysterious 10%
relaxing 10%
Pace
slow 12%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | N/A: 50%Strong character development?
N/A: 42% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | N/A: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | N/A: 25%Average rating
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208 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099530367
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 05 November 2009
Description
Fires is the best introduction to the full range and humanity of Carver's writing. It contains four essays, including a moving memoir od his father's working life in the saw-mills of the Pacific Northwest, a tribute to his mentor John Gardner, and...
Community Reviews Summary of 130 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
dark 40%
inspiring 40%
sad 40%
challenging 20%
informative 20%
tense 20%
funny 10%
lighthearted 10%
mysterious 10%
relaxing 10%
Pace
slow 12%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | N/A: 50%Strong character development?
N/A: 42% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | N/A: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | N/A: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.