A review by read_y_picker
The Bone Fire by György Dragomán

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

3.25

I really don't know what to make of this book. At first I was drawn in by the whimsy, hint of magic and traditional customs/superstitions. Then it took turns I really wasn't expecting and just alternated between sad and boring. Bildungroman are not my favorite genre but the story explored the coming up of a girl interlaced with that of her grandmother, which made it more tolerable. Interesting contrasts between their lives but ultimately this was just such a heart wrenching, depressing story.