The Burning by Laura Bates

The Burning

Laura Bates

330 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult reflective slow-paced

Description

From Laura Bates, internationally renowned feminist and founder of the Everyday Sexism Project, comes a realistic novel for the #metoo era. The Burning will prompt all readers to consider the implications of sexism and the role we can each play in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 992 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
reflective 45%
dark 44%
inspiring 37%
challenging 36%
sad 36%
hopeful 34%
tense 25%
informative 22%
mysterious 20%
adventurous 7%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 31%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 35% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.75

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