Fire by John Boyne

Fire

The Elements #3

John Boyne

176 pages • first pub 2024 (view editions)

fiction literary challenging dark tense fast-paced
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Fire by John Boyne is ideal for readers who gravitate toward dark, psychologically intense narratives that explore the complexities of human morality and the lingering impact of trauma through a fast-paced, suspenseful lens.

Description

On the face of it, Freya lives a gilded existence, dancing solely to her own tune. She has all the trappings of wealth and privilege, a responsible job as a surgeon specialising in skin grafts, a beautiful flat in a sought-after development, and a...

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Community Reviews

4.27
based on 605 reviews

Moods

dark: 99%

tense: 58%

challenging: 57%

sad: 42%

emotional: 34%

reflective: 14%

mysterious: 13%

adventurous: 1%

funny: 1%

Pace

63% of readers chose fast
34% of readers chose medium
2% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

3% of readers chose Plot
50% of readers chose A mix
45% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

37% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
31% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

1% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
82% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

18% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
69% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

96% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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