Fires in the Mirror by Anna Deavere Smith

Fires in the Mirror

Anna Deavere Smith

fiction play reflective slow-paced

208 pages | first published 1993

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Derived from interviews with a wide range of\xa0\xa0people who experienced or observed New York's 1991\xa0\xa0Crown Heights racial riots, Fires In The\xa0\xa0Mirror is as distinguished a work of\xa0\xa0commentary on current Black-White tensions as...
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Summary of 125 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 60%
challenging 40%
dark 40%
informative 40%
inspiring 20%
sad 20%
tense 20%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

N/A: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.84

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