Things We Lost in the Fire by Mariana Enríquez

Things We Lost in the Fire delves into the lives of two women, Halley and Caroline, as they navigate the complexities of their relationships and the challenges of a society in decline. The novel is a powerful examination of the human condition, highlighting the resilience and fragility of the human spirit in the face of adversity. /n/n The story is told with a raw and emotional intensity, drawing readers into a world where the lines between love and loss, hope and despair, are blurred. It is a testament to the power of storytelling and the enduring impact of our connections with others.

Reviews

Cannonball Read · Mobius Walker · 2021-06-06

brilliant 4.50

The collection is a knockout, with stories that are both compelling and brilliantly disturbing. The author's use of magical realism is praised for its ability to create a sense of dread and unease.

Mobius Walker describes 'Things We Lost in the Fire' as a collection that is both compelling and brilliantly disturbing. The stories are masterfully crafted, with a blend of the supernatural and the everyday that creates a haunting atmosphere. The author's use of magical realism is particularly effective, drawing the reader into a world that is both familiar and unsettling. The collection is not just about ghosts and ghouls, but also about the deeper, more profound horrors that lurk in the human psyche. The stories are deeply atmospheric, with a sense of dread that builds steadily throughout. The collection is a testament to the power of storytelling, and a reminder that sometimes the most terrifying things are the ones we cannot see.

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The collection is a knockout, with stories that are both compelling and brilliantly disturbing.

The author's use of magical realism is praised for its ability to create a sense of dread and unease.

The collection is a testament to the power of storytelling, and a reminder that sometimes the most terrifying things are the ones we cannot see.

The Guardian · Maya Jaggi · 2018-11-02

unsettling 3.50

The stories are gruesome and violent, but also deeply unsettling in their exploration of socio-political horrors. The translation by Megan McDowell is praised for its ability to capture the raw intensity of the original text.

Maya Jaggi describes 'Things We Lost in the Fire' as a collection that is both gruesome and deeply unsettling. The stories are not just about the flashy horrors of ghosts and ghouls, but also about the deeper, more profound horrors that lurk in the socio-political landscape. The author's use of magical realism is particularly effective, drawing the reader into a world that is both familiar and unsettling. The translation by Megan McDowell is praised for its ability to capture the raw intensity of the original text. The stories are deeply atmospheric, with a sense of dread that builds steadily throughout. The collection is a testament to the power of storytelling, and a reminder that sometimes the most terrifying things are the ones we cannot see.

Quick quotes

The stories are not just about the flashy horrors of ghosts and ghouls, but also about the deeper, more profound horrors that lurk in the socio-political landscape.

The translation by Megan McDowell is praised for its ability to capture the raw intensity of the original text.

The stories are deeply atmospheric, with a sense of dread that builds steadily throughout.

Tony's Reading List · Tony · 2018-10-22

haunting 4.50

The collection is haunting and beautifully written, blending the supernatural with the mundane in a way that feels both fresh and timeless. The stories are deeply atmospheric, drawing the reader into a world that is both familiar and unsettling.

Tony found 'Things We Lost in the Fire' to be a collection that lingers in the mind long after the last page is turned. The stories are masterfully crafted, with a blend of the supernatural and the everyday that creates a haunting atmosphere. The author's use of magical realism is particularly effective, drawing the reader into a world that is both familiar and unsettling. The collection is not just about ghosts and ghouls, but also about the deeper, more profound horrors that lurk in the human psyche. The stories are deeply atmospheric, with a sense of dread that builds steadily throughout. The collection is a testament to the power of storytelling, and a reminder that sometimes the most terrifying things are the ones we cannot see.

Quick quotes

The stories are deeply atmospheric, drawing the reader into a world that is both familiar and unsettling.

The collection is not just about ghosts and ghouls, but also about the deeper, more profound horrors that lurk in the human psyche.

The collection is a testament to the power of storytelling, and a reminder that sometimes the most terrifying things are the ones we cannot see.

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