Things We Lost in the Fire by Mariana Enríquez

Things We Lost in the Fire

Mariana Enríquez with Tanya Eby (Narrator), Megan McDowell (Translator)

5 hours, 46 minutes first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction horror magical realism short stories dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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An arresting collection of short stories, reminiscent of Shirley Jackson and Julio Cortazar, by an exciting new international talent. Macabre, disturbing and exhilarating, Things We Lost in the Fire is a collection of twelve short stories that use...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,147 reviews

Moods

dark 98%
mysterious 67%
tense 65%
challenging 29%
reflective 25%
sad 23%
emotional 20%
adventurous 6%
informative 3%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 44%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 24% | Character: 13% | N/A: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 27% | N/A: 23% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | No: 30% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 32% | N/A: 13% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.99

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