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Historical Fiction· United States

The Stars Are Fire

by Anita Shreve
Aggregate Editorial Score19/100
TIME 100 Best Novels
Published 2017English
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About This Book

The Stars Are Fire by Anita Shreve is a landmark work of historical fiction, first published in 2017. A young mother survives the catastrophic wildfires that swept Maine's coast in 1947 and must rebuild her life when her husband doesn't return. Shreve's novel is a story of survival, resourcefulness, and the making of an independent woman. Themes of fire, survival, independence run through the work. The book has received recognition from TIME 100 Best Novels 2017.

Book Details

AuthorAnita Shreve
Published2017
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Category🗺️ Historical Fiction
ISBN9780316318310
Editorial Score19/100
About the Category

🗺️ Historical Fiction

Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

This book is part of United States's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

TIME 100 Best Novels
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201719
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Stars Are Fire about?

A young mother survives the catastrophic wildfires that swept Maine's coast in 1947 and must rebuild her life when her husband doesn't return. Shreve's novel is a story of survival, resourcefulness, and the making of an independent woman.

Who wrote The Stars Are Fire?

The Stars Are Fire was written by Anita Shreve, from United States. First published in 2017.

What awards has The Stars Are Fire won?

The Stars Are Fire has received the following awards and honours: TIME 100 Best Novels 2017.

Is The Stars Are Fire worth reading?

The Stars Are Fire is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 19/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in fire, survival, independence.

Where can I buy The Stars Are Fire?

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What category is The Stars Are Fire?

The Stars Are Fire is classified as Historical Fiction. Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

What country is The Stars Are Fire from?

The Stars Are Fire originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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