Fires in the Dark by Louise Doughty

Fires in the Dark

Louise Doughty

481 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction historical reflective sad slow-paced

Description

Fires in the Dark reveals the highly secretive and misunderstood world of the coppersmith gypsies.In 1927, when prosperity still reigns in Central Europe, Yenko is born to two Coppersmith Gypsies. His parents, Josef and Anna, are nomads who raise ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 28 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
emotional 100%
sad 100%
tense 100%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.18

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