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Small Fires: Essays

Julie Marie Wade
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Small Fires: Essays

Nonfiction | Essay Collection | Adult | Published in 2011

Book Brief

Julie Marie Wade

Small Fires: Essays

Nonfiction | Essay Collection | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

184

Format

Essay Collection • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

3.8

56 ratings

77%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Small Fires: Essays by Julie Marie Wade captivates with its lyrical prose and profound introspection, weaving personal narratives with universal themes of identity and resilience. While some readers found the essays occasionally disjointed, many praised Wade's emotional depth and unique voice, making it a compelling, if sometimes uneven, read.

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Who Should Read Small Fires: Essays?

Readers who relish introspective, lyrical prose and explore themes of identity, memory, and family will be captivated by Julie Marie Wade's Small Fires: Essays. Fans of Maggie Nelson's The Argonauts or Anne Lamott's Bird by Bird will find a similar blend of poignancy and sharp insight.

3.8

56 ratings

77%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

184

Format

Essay Collection • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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