Fires in the Mirror by Anna Deavere Smith
Fires in the Mirror

Anna Deavere Smith

Fires in the Mirror

Anna Deavere Smith

208 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction play reflective slow-paced

Description

Derived from interviews with a wide range of  people who experienced or observed New York's 1991  Crown Heights racial riots, Fires In The  Mirror is as distinguished a work of  commentary on black-white tensions as it is a  work of drama.  In Aug...

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Community Reviews Summary of 154 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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