The Secrets of a Fire King by Kim Edwards

The Secrets of a Fire King

Kim Edwards

240 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction short stories emotional reflective slow-paced
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In each of these elegant and mesmerizing stories, Kim Edwards explores the lives of those who exist on the fringes of society--a fire-eater, an American and his Korean war bride, a juggler and a trapeze artist. Spanning several generations and tra...

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Community Reviews Summary of 73 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
mysterious 62%
adventurous 37%
dark 37%
inspiring 37%
sad 37%
emotional 25%
challenging 12%
hopeful 12%
tense 12%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 25% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 25% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.4

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