A review by alisonhp
The House Is on Fire by Rachel Beanland

challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

A powerfully moving collection of perspectives on the 1811 Richmond Theater Fire. I appreciated the author’s close consideration of the experiences of women and the enslaved people during this period and specific moment in American history.