Like a House on Fire by Lauren McBrayer

Like a House on Fire

Lauren McBrayer

320 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ literary emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

What would you do if you found the spark that made you feel whole again?After twelve years of marriage and two kids, Merit has begun to feel like a stranger in her own life. She loves her husband and sons, but she desperately needs something more ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 313 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
reflective 58%
hopeful 32%
challenging 22%
funny 20%
sad 17%
tense 12%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 8%
adventurous 5%
dark 4%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 22%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.95

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