Plot Summary

Bears Discover Fire

Terry Bisson
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Bears Discover Fire

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1990

Book Brief

Terry Bisson

Bears Discover Fire

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1990
Book Details
Pages

12

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1990

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

Reviews & Readership

4.1

997 ratings

71%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Reviews of Terry Bisson's Bears Discover Fire largely praise its imaginative premise and resonant themes. Critics appreciate its concise prose and the blend of humor with introspection. However, some find its ambiguity a drawback, leading to mixed opinions on its resolution. Overall, it is celebrated for its originality and thought-provoking narrative.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Bears Discover Fire?

Readers who enjoy Bears Discover Fire by Terry Bisson would likely appreciate thought-provoking, speculative fiction with a touch of whimsy. If you relish stories like Ray Bradbury's The Martian Chronicles or Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five, you'll find Bisson's blend of the bizarre and the poignant captivating.

4.1

997 ratings

71%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

12

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1990

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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