The Burning by Laura Bates

The Burning

Laura Bates

352 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary feminism historical young adult reflective slow-paced

Description

"A smart, explosive examination of gender discrimination and its ramifications." -- Publishers Weekly From Laura Bates, internationally renowned feminist and founder of the Everyday Sexism Project, comes a realistic novel for the #metoo era. The B...

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Community Reviews Summary of 859 reviews

Moods

emotional 79%
dark 45%
reflective 43%
inspiring 39%
challenging 36%
sad 32%
hopeful 31%
tense 25%
informative 21%
mysterious 20%
adventurous 9%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 36%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 34% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 26%

Average rating

3.75

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