Fire by Deborah Challinor

320 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction historical emotional informative fast-paced

Description

An historical romance based on the Ballantynes Department Store Fire in 1947 that killed 41 people, most of them store employees trapped in controversial circumstances. Set in an unnamed NZ city in 1953, Fire tells the story of four working class ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 14 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
sad 100%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.21

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