The Burning by Laura Bates

The Burning

Laura Bates

332 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult reflective slow-paced
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A rumour is like a fire. You might think you’ve extinguished it but one creeping, red tendril, one single wisp of smoke is enough to let it leap back into life again. Especially if someone is watching, waiting to fan the flames ...   New school. T...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,136 reviews

Moods

emotional 79%
reflective 45%
dark 43%
sad 38%
challenging 37%
inspiring 34%
hopeful 32%
tense 25%
informative 21%
mysterious 18%
adventurous 7%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 30%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 32% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 39% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 26% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.75

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