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160 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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Description
When Gerald was a child he was fascinated by fire. But fire is dangerous and powerful, and tragedy strikes. His substance-addicted mother is taken from him. Then he loses the loving generosity of a favorite aunt. A brutal stepfather with a flaming...
Community Reviews Summary of 363 reviews
Moods
dark 80%
sad 80%
tense 60%
challenging 50%
hopeful 30%
reflective 30%
inspiring 20%
informative 10%
Pace
medium 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abandonment, Domestic abuse, PedophiliaMinor
Fire/Fire injury
160 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
When Gerald was a child he was fascinated by fire. But fire is dangerous and powerful, and tragedy strikes. His substance-addicted mother is taken from him. Then he loses the loving generosity of a favorite aunt. A brutal stepfather with a flaming...
Community Reviews Summary of 363 reviews
Moods
dark 80%
sad 80%
tense 60%
challenging 50%
hopeful 30%
reflective 30%
inspiring 20%
informative 10%
Pace
medium 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abandonment, Domestic abuse, PedophiliaMinor
Fire/Fire injury