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Girls on Fire

Robin Wasserman
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Girls on Fire

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

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Robin Wasserman

Girls on Fire

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Fictional town, Pennsylvania • 1990s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

3.4

13,899 ratings

46%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

20%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Robin Wasserman's Girls on Fire delves into the intense and sometimes destructive nature of teenage friendship. Critics praise its raw, visceral narrative and exploration of rebellion and identity. However, some find its dark themes overwhelming and the plot occasionally predictable. The novel is lauded for its strong character development and compelling prose.

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Who Should Read Girls on Fire?

Readers who relish intense psychological thrillers with themes of teenage rebellion and friendship, similar to The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides or Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn, will be captivated by Robin Wasserman’s Girls on Fire. This novel attracts those intrigued by dark, character-driven narratives.

3.4

13,899 ratings

46%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

20%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Fictional town, Pennsylvania • 1990s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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