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The Fire Sermon

Francesca Haig
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The Fire Sermon

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015

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Francesca Haig

The Fire Sermon

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Science Fiction

Romance
Setting

Post-apocalyptic world

Topic
Religion & Spirituality
Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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Super Short Summary

In the dystopian world of The Fire Sermon by Francesca Haig, individuals are born as twins where one is physically perfect, the Alpha, and the other has a defect, the Omega. Society enforces strict divisions, and both siblings' fates are intertwined, forcing them to navigate survival and the desire for freedom.

Mysterious

Dark

Unnerving

Fantastical

Suspenseful

Reviews & Readership

3.9

8,179 ratings

58%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Fire Sermon by Francesca Haig is praised for its imaginative world-building and compelling premise, exploring themes of duality and dystopian struggle. Critics appreciate Haig's prose and character development but note pacing issues and some predictability in plot twists. Despite these drawbacks, the narrative provides a thought-provoking read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Fire Sermon?

Readers who enjoyed The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and Divergent by Veronica Roth will likely be drawn to The Fire Sermon by Francesca Haig. This book appeals to fans of dystopian worlds, sibling dynamics, and intense themes of survival and identity.

3.9

8,179 ratings

58%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Science Fiction

Romance
Setting

Post-apocalyptic world

Topic
Religion & Spirituality
Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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