Secrets in the Fire by Henning Mankell

Secrets in the Fire

Sofia #1

Henning Mankell with Ken Turner (Illustrator), Anne Stuksrud (Translator)

176 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction young adult emotional slow-paced
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It is the wise old woman of the village who teaches young Sofia about the secrets in the fire. Within the flames hide all things past and all things yet to be. But not even old Muazena can see the horrors the fire holds for Sofia and her family--n...

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Community Reviews Summary of 193 reviews

Moods

sad 85%
emotional 71%
inspiring 71%
hopeful 28%
reflective 28%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
dark 14%
lighthearted 14%

Pace

fast 33%
slow 33%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.61

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