Ash Wednesday by Paula McLain

37 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical short stories emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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On Ash Wednesday in 1908, Swiss German immigrant Fritz Hirter arrives at his children’s school, where he is the lone custodian. But soon after lessons start, a fast-moving fire breaks out—its cause is unknown, but its effects are horrifying. Altho...

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Community Reviews

3.86
based on 204 reviews

Moods

emotional: 75%

sad: 75%

dark: 40%

challenging: 25%

reflective: 25%

tense: 25%

informative: 10%

mysterious: 10%

lighthearted: 5%


Pace

42% of readers chose fast
47% of readers chose medium
10% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

61% of readers chose Plot
30% of readers chose A mix
7% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

25% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
58% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

38% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
23% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
41% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

23% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
46% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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