Fires by Raymond Carver

208 pages first pub 1977 (view editions)

fiction poetry short stories emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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Fires by Raymond Carver is ideal for readers who appreciate introspective, emotionally raw explorations of human frailty and creativity through blended essays, poetry, and stories.

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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...

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Community Reviews

4.03
based on 259 reviews

Moods

reflective: 77%

emotional: 54%

dark: 31%

sad: 31%

challenging: 22%

inspiring: 22%

tense: 18%

informative: 13%

funny: 9%

mysterious: 9%

relaxing: 9%

lighthearted: 4%


Pace

9% of readers chose fast
71% of readers chose medium
19% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

18% of readers chose A mix
56% of readers chose Character
25% of readers chose N/A
A mix
Character
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Strong character development?

28% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
21% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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Loveable characters?

7% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
14% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

14% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
71% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

73% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

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