Ash Wednesday by Paula McLain

37 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical short stories emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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On Ash Wednesday in 1908, Swiss German immigrant Fritz Hirter arrives at his children’s school, where he is the lone custodian. But soon after lessons start, a fast-moving fire breaks out—its cause is unknown, but its effects are horrifying. Altho...

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Community Reviews Summary of 117 reviews

Moods

emotional 70%
sad 70%
dark 47%
challenging 29%
reflective 23%
tense 17%
informative 5%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 43%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | N/A: 30% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.89

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