A review by ebgould
The Fires by Sigríður Hagalín Björnsdóttir

dark reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Oof. This was a much heavier book than I anticipated. The author uses volcanoes to move the plot along, and as an allegory for Anna's life. Writing style was different, and not just because it was translated from Icelandic. I am not used to books with no quotes.