Dies the Fire by S.M. Stirling

Dies the Fire

Emberverse #1

S.M. Stirling

573 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging dark slow-paced
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The Change occurred when an electrical storm centered over the island of Nantucket produced a blinding white flash that rendered all electronic devices and fuels inoperable. What follows is the most terrible global catastrophe in the history of th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 959 reviews

Moods

adventurous 84%
dark 50%
tense 34%
mysterious 26%
emotional 23%
hopeful 19%
sad 15%
challenging 11%
informative 11%
reflective 11%
funny 7%
inspiring 7%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 28%
slow 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 30% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 23%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.54

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