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Between Two Fires
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Book Brief
432
Novel • Fiction
France • 14th Century
2012
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlman follows Thomas, an errant knight, and Delphine, a young mystic, as they journey to Avignon, France, during the Black Death to combat demonic forces. The novel deals with sensitive topics, including sexual assault, the threat of sexual assault on minors, alcohol addiction, extreme body horror, and societal anti-gay bias and antisemitism.
Dark
Mysterious
Gritty
Contemplative
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
35,526 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
Christopher Buehlman's Between Two Fires intertwines historical fiction with dark fantasy, praised for its rich atmosphere and compelling characters. Readers admire its haunting narrative and historical detail, though some critique its pacing and complexity. Overall, it's celebrated for blending horror and medieval history effectively.
Who Should Read Between Two Fires?
Readers who relish dark medieval tales will enjoy Christopher Buehlman's Between Two Fires. This novel appeals to fans of grim historical fantasy and horror, akin to works like The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss and The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova. Ideal for those who appreciate richly detailed, atmospheric narratives.
35,526 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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Delphine
Delphine
A 14-year-old girl with long blond hair, who experiences divine visions and struggles with her human emotions, forming a close bond with her companions.
Matthieu Hanicotte
Matthieu Hanicotte
A priest wrestling with personal guilt and addiction, who is deeply devoted to protecting Delphine and ultimately finds a sense of spiritual liberation.
Robert Hanicotte
Robert Hanicotte
Matthieu’s younger brother in his thirties, who is caught in a conflict between his craving for power and the moral dilemmas posed by his circumstances.
432
Novel • Fiction
France • 14th Century
2012
Adult
18+ years
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