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288 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781922070067
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Publication date: 26 September 2012
Description
From prize-winning short-story writer Cate Kennedy comes a new collection to rival her highly acclaimed Dark Roots. In Like a House on Fire, Kennedy once again takes ordinary lives and dissects their ironies, injustices and pleasures with her huma...
Community Reviews Summary of 229 reviews
Moods
reflective 71%
sad 37%
tense 37%
challenging 25%
dark 18%
hopeful 15%
funny 12%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 34% | N/A: 11% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 32% | No: 28% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 23%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Miscarriage, Child abuse, Toxic relationshipModerate
Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuseMinor
Death of parent, Homophobia
288 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781922070067
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Publication date: 26 September 2012
Description
From prize-winning short-story writer Cate Kennedy comes a new collection to rival her highly acclaimed Dark Roots. In Like a House on Fire, Kennedy once again takes ordinary lives and dissects their ironies, injustices and pleasures with her huma...
Community Reviews Summary of 229 reviews
Moods
reflective 71%
sad 37%
tense 37%
challenging 25%
dark 18%
hopeful 15%
funny 12%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 34% | N/A: 11% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 32% | No: 28% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 23%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Miscarriage, Child abuse, Toxic relationshipModerate
Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuseMinor
Death of parent, Homophobia