Hellfire by Leesa Gazi, Shabnam Nadiya

204 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction literary challenging reflective tense slow-paced

Description

‘With the pace of a thriller and the unforgettable characters of Greek tragedy, this keenly observed story of a family under the rule of a terrifying matriarch is one of the most unusual, addictive and captivating novels I've read in a very long t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 38 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 71%
mysterious 64%
emotional 50%
reflective 50%
challenging 42%
adventurous 21%
sad 21%
informative 14%
funny 7%
inspiring 7%

Pace

fast 71%
medium 21%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 45%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | No: 36% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

4.2

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