Fire in the Blood by Irène Némirovsky

Fire in the Blood

Irène Némirovsky with Sandra Smith (Translator)

153 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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From the author of the bestselling Suite Française.Set in the rural French town in Burgundy that would also form the backdrop to the bestselling Suite Française, Fire in the Blood is the story of Silvio, his cousin's wife Hélène, her second husban...

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Community Reviews Summary of 375 reviews

Moods

sad 73%
emotional 66%
reflective 60%
dark 13%
hopeful 13%
mysterious 13%
relaxing 13%
challenging 6%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 23%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | Plot: 20% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | No: 14% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.76

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