Plot Summary

House Fires

Nancy Reisman
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House Fires

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 2001

Book Brief

Nancy Reisman

House Fires

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 2001
Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.1

35 ratings

86%

Loved it

9%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Nancy Reisman's House Fires is acclaimed for its lyrical prose and intricate characters, effectively capturing the nuances of familial grief and resilience. Critics praise its emotional depth and nuanced storytelling. Some, however, find the pacing slow and the plot meandering. Overall, it’s seen as a poignant exploration of family dynamics amidst tragedy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read House Fires?

A reader who would enjoy House Fires by Nancy Reisman is likely drawn to nuanced family dramas and character-driven narratives. Fans of Anne Tyler's Breathing Lessons or Celeste Ng's Everything I Never Told You will appreciate its exploration of familial tensions, personal trauma, and the quest for self-understanding.

4.1

35 ratings

86%

Loved it

9%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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