Things We Lost in the Fire by Mariana Enríquez

Things We Lost in the Fire

Mariana Enríquez with Megan McDowell (Translator)

208 pages • first pub 2016 (view editions)

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A reader captivated by haunting, atmospheric tales that weave the supernatural with historical shadows, seeking stories where darkness and desire collide.

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In these wildly imaginative, devilishly daring tales of the macabre, internationally bestselling author Mariana Enriquez brings contemporary Argentina to vibrant life as a place where shocking inequality, violence, and corruption are the law of th...

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Community Reviews

3.99
based on 9,169 reviews

Moods

dark: 98%

mysterious: 67%

tense: 65%

challenging: 28%

reflective: 25%

sad: 23%

emotional: 22%

adventurous: 7%

informative: 3%

funny: 2%

inspiring: 1%

Pace

45% of readers chose fast
50% of readers chose medium
4% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

24% of readers chose Plot
52% of readers chose A mix
14% of readers chose Character
9% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

10% of readers chose Yes
36% of readers chose Complicated
27% of readers chose No
25% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

8% of readers chose Yes
49% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
11% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

70% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

43% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
14% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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