Fireflies by Ana María Matute

Fireflies

Ana María Matute with Glafyra Ennis (Translator), Glafyra Ennis (Translator)

241 pages first pub 1955 (editions)

fiction emotional medium-paced
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Fireflies, although set in Barcelona during the Spanish Civil War, could readily take place in a bellicose situation anywhere in the world. It contains an expose of the chasm between generations, between rich and poor, between materialism and idea...

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Community Reviews Summary of 67 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
emotional 85%
reflective 85%
sad 85%
challenging 57%
tense 57%
adventurous 14%
informative 14%

Pace

medium 85%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28%

Average rating

3.84

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