Fires on the Plain by Shōhei Ōoka

Fires on the Plain

Shōhei Ōoka with Ivan Morris

246 pages first pub 1951 (editions)

fiction reflective slow-paced
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"Written with precise skill and beautifully controlled power. The translation by Ivan Morris is outstanding." —The New York Times**Winner of the 1952 Yomiuri Prize**This haunting novel explores the complete degradation and isolation of a man by wa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 24 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
emotional 66%
reflective 66%
sad 66%
challenging 33%
informative 33%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.93

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