Things We Lost In The Fire by Mariana Enríquez
"Things We Lost in the Fire" is a gripping collection of short stories set in contemporary Argentina, weaving together elements of horror, social commentary, and the supernatural. The stories delve into the lives of characters grappling with the country's dark history, poverty, and political unrest, while confronting personal demons and societal violence. Themes of addiction, inequality, and the resilience of women in the face of patriarchal oppression are explored through haunting narratives that challenge the boundary between reality and the macabre, leaving readers unsettled yet deeply moved by the raw humanity within each tale.
The 6463rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2016
- Nationality
- Argentinian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 208
- Original Language
- Spanish
- Avg User Rating
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(4.1)
- Alternate Titles
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- As Coisas Que Perdemos No Fogo
- Las Cosas Que Perdimos En El Fuego
- Things We Lost in the Fire
- To Co Utraciłyśmy W Ogniu
- Što Smo Izgubili U Vatri
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 93rd on Click If You Dare: 100 Favorite Horror Stories (NPR)
- 2403rd on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The 100 Best Books by Women Writers in Translation (biblibio)
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)