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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
I really enjoyed the themes in this book. It touches on global warming, the beauty of the land and how overdevelopment and greed can destroy. It follows the really traumatic events of a fire and how it destroyed the lives on an entire village and community.
I just really didn’t like the writing style, this story dragggggs on and an on. There’s duel POV’s but it gets very repetitive
I did enjoy the story and the themes I just don’t think the writing was for me personally
I just really didn’t like the writing style, this story dragggggs on and an on. There’s duel POV’s but it gets very repetitive
I did enjoy the story and the themes I just don’t think the writing was for me personally
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Book of Fire is beautifully written, with vivid, lyrical descriptions that bring every scene to life. The story is gripping and timely, weaving climate change and immigration into a powerful narrative. At times it hit a little too close to home, leaving me sad, but that’s also what makes it so impactful. A moving and important read.
informative
reflective
sad
I thought this was an informative book about the reality of climate change in warmer countries and the danger of forest fires. I didn't enjoy it as much as the other books I've read by Lefteri - I felt the story was a bit drawn out at times, repeating certain aspects of the story, likely for emphasis, but I didn't connect with it any more by its use. Overall the effect of the devastating fire that the book is centred on was well written. I thought the plot made the themes of the book more impactful.
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Some really harrowing imagery in this which Leferity always does so well.
Thought provoking themes regarding community, stewardship of the earth, and the importance of family.
Thought provoking themes regarding community, stewardship of the earth, and the importance of family.
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Yikes. I loved Songbirds and The Beekeeper of Aleppo but this really missed the mark for me. I didn’t like the narrative/chapter style and I found it so repetitive. It just felt like it was going round in circles and there was no plot. The characters also felt underdeveloped and a lot of the dialogue felt unnatural and unrealistic between the characters. I understand the message but it didn’t feel very subtle and the I just found myself bored.
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Thank you to #RandomHouse #BallantineBooks and #NetGalley for providing this #ARC Advance Reading Copy. Expected publication date is January 2, 2024.
• Greece • Tragedy • Family • Contemporary • 3 Stars
In present-day Greece there lives a family deep in a primordial forest. The mother, Irini, teaches music to children. Her husband, Tasso, paints images of the surrounding forest. Their only child, Chara, whose name means joy, completes the family. Everyone is content and joyful until a wildfire consumes their community and home, The family is confronted with loss, trauma, and the search for meaning in the aftermath of such a disaster. This touching and intimate family story reflects on the universal themes of ties that bind to the land and people they call home.
#Bookstagram #ChristyLefteri #TheBookOfFire
• Greece • Tragedy • Family • Contemporary • 3 Stars
In present-day Greece there lives a family deep in a primordial forest. The mother, Irini, teaches music to children. Her husband, Tasso, paints images of the surrounding forest. Their only child, Chara, whose name means joy, completes the family. Everyone is content and joyful until a wildfire consumes their community and home, The family is confronted with loss, trauma, and the search for meaning in the aftermath of such a disaster. This touching and intimate family story reflects on the universal themes of ties that bind to the land and people they call home.
#Bookstagram #ChristyLefteri #TheBookOfFire
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicide, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Medical content, Death of parent