Like a House on Fire by Cate Kennedy

Like a House on Fire

Cate Kennedy

288 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

From prize-winning short-story writer Cate Kennedy comes a new collection to rival her highly acclaimed Dark Roots. In Like a House on Fire, Kennedy once again takes ordinary lives and dissects their ironies, injustices and pleasures with her huma...

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Community Reviews Summary of 193 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
reflective 71%
sad 39%
tense 35%
challenging 25%
dark 17%
funny 10%
hopeful 10%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 42%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 34% | N/A: 8% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 29% | Yes: 29%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 26%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.54

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