Hellfire by Leesa Gazi, Shabnam Nadiya

204 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction literary challenging reflective tense slow-paced
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‘With the pace of a thriller and the unforgettable characters of Greek tragedy, this keenly observed story of a family under the rule of a terrifying matriarch is one of the most unusual, addictive and captivating novels I've read in a very long t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 55 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 70%
mysterious 58%
emotional 52%
reflective 52%
challenging 41%
adventurous 17%
sad 17%
informative 11%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 29%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 38%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 61% | No: 30% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 38% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

4.14

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