Dies the Fire by S.M. Stirling

Dies the Fire

Emberverse #1

S.M. Stirling

573 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging dark slow-paced

Description

The Change occurred when an electrical storm centered over the island of Nantucket produced a blinding white flash that rendered all electronic devices and fuels inoperable. What follows is the most terrible global catastrophe in the history of th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 667 reviews

Moods

adventurous 82%
dark 52%
tense 35%
emotional 29%
mysterious 29%
sad 23%
challenging 17%
hopeful 17%
informative 17%
inspiring 5%
reflective 5%

Pace

medium 37%
slow 31%
fast 31%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 25% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | No: 30%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 30% | Yes: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.57

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