The Fire Sermon
The Fire Sermon
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Post-apocalyptic world
2015
Adult
16-18 years
Super Short Summary
In the dystopian world of The Fire Sermon by Francesca Haig, individuals are born as twins where one is physically perfect, the Alpha, and the other has a defect, the Omega. Society enforces strict divisions, and both siblings' fates are intertwined, forcing them to navigate survival and the desire for freedom.
Mysterious
Dark
Unnerving
Fantastical
Suspenseful
Reviews & Readership
8,179 ratings
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Review Roundup
The Fire Sermon by Francesca Haig is praised for its imaginative world-building and compelling premise, exploring themes of duality and dystopian struggle. Critics appreciate Haig's prose and character development but note pacing issues and some predictability in plot twists. Despite these drawbacks, the narrative provides a thought-provoking read.
Who Should Read The Fire Sermon?
Readers who enjoyed The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and Divergent by Veronica Roth will likely be drawn to The Fire Sermon by Francesca Haig. This book appeals to fans of dystopian worlds, sibling dynamics, and intense themes of survival and identity.
8,179 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
The Fire Sermon is Francesca Haig's debut novel and was published in 2015, the first of a trilogy exploring a post-apocalyptic world.
The rights for The Fire Sermon were acquired by DreamWorks Studios shortly after the book's publication, indicating plans for a film adaptation.
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Francesca Haig, who is also a poet and academic, holds a PhD in creative writing, and her poetic influence is noted in the lyrical style of her prose in The Fire Sermon.
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Novel • Fiction
Post-apocalyptic world
2015
Adult
16-18 years
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