Before I Burn by Gaute Heivoll

Before I Burn

Gaute Heivoll with Don Bartlett (Translator)

307 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction historical mystery emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced
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An international literary sensation about an arsonist on the loose in rural Norway and the young man haunted by the storyIn 1970s Norway, an arsonist targets a small town for one long, terrifying month. One by one, buildings go up in flames. Suspi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 105 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 100%
tense 100%
challenging 66%
emotional 66%
reflective 66%
hopeful 33%
informative 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.65

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