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208 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099530367
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 05 November 2009
Description
Fires is the best introduction to the full range and humanity of Carver's writing. It contains four essays, including a moving memoir od his father's working life in the saw-mills of the Pacific Northwest, a tribute to his mentor John Gardner, and...
Community Reviews Summary of 173 reviews
Moods
emotional 61%
dark 38%
sad 38%
challenging 30%
inspiring 30%
tense 23%
informative 15%
mysterious 15%
funny 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
Pace
fast 9%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | N/A: 40%Strong character development?
N/A: 33% | Yes: 33% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 44% | N/A: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | N/A: 20%Average rating
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208 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099530367
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 05 November 2009
Description
Fires is the best introduction to the full range and humanity of Carver's writing. It contains four essays, including a moving memoir od his father's working life in the saw-mills of the Pacific Northwest, a tribute to his mentor John Gardner, and...
Community Reviews Summary of 173 reviews
Moods
emotional 61%
dark 38%
sad 38%
challenging 30%
inspiring 30%
tense 23%
informative 15%
mysterious 15%
funny 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
Pace
fast 9%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | N/A: 40%Strong character development?
N/A: 33% | Yes: 33% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 44% | N/A: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | N/A: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.