Tongues of Flame
Tongues of Flame
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1993
Book Brief
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Short Story • Fiction
Alabama • 1980s
1993
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Tongues of Flame is a collection of short stories by Mary Ward Brown. The book explores themes of human relationships, social change, and moral dilemmas in the Southern United States. Each story presents individuals facing personal challenges and navigating complex social dynamics, often set against the backdrop of cultural shifts and historical contexts.
Contemplative
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Nostalgic
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Mary Ward Brown's Tongues of Flame receives praise for its evocative portrayal of Southern life, marked by graceful prose and insightful character development. Its stories capture complex emotional and social landscapes, reflecting both poignancy and subtle critique. Some find the pacing slow, but fans commend its emotional depth and cultural authenticity.
Who Should Read Tongues of Flame?
Readers who appreciate Southern Gothic literature and character-driven stories will enjoy Tongues of Flame by Mary Ward Brown. Fans of Flannery O'Connor's A Good Man Is Hard to Find and Carson McCullers' The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter will find resonance in Brown's exploration of Southern life and complex human emotions.
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Short Story • Fiction
Alabama • 1980s
1993
Adult
18+ years
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