- Paperback: 240 pages
- Publisher: Picador; First Edition edition (July 15 1998)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0312195540
- ISBN-13: 978-0312195540
- Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 13.7 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 227 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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"Impeccable, a treasure...[Kim Edwards] shows herself to be a fully realized writer.... Edwards's brilliance is evident in the way she constructs a story." --Patricia Lear, The Chicago Tribune
"[An] accomplished first collection.... The Secrets of a Fire King gives eloquence to their astonishing range of discoveries, and leaves the reader entranced."--Nina Sonenberg, The New York Times Book Review
"Striking...powerful."--Amanda Heller, The Boston Globe
"Stunning...[Edwards's] sinuous prose and endless empathy work their spell....Radiant, original, and passionate, these are memorable stories." --Andrea Barrett, author of Ship Fever
"[An] accomplished first collection.... The Secrets of a Fire King gives eloquence to their astonishing range of discoveries, and leaves the reader entranced."--Nina Sonenberg, The New York Times Book Review
"Striking...powerful."--Amanda Heller, The Boston Globe
"Stunning...[Edwards's] sinuous prose and endless empathy work their spell....Radiant, original, and passionate, these are memorable stories." --Andrea Barrett, author of Ship Fever
Product Description
In each of these elegant and mesmerizing stories, Kim Edwards explores the lives of those who exist on the fringes of society--a fire-eater, an American and his Korean war bride, a juggler and a trapeze artist. Spanning several generations and transporting us to exotic locations in Europe, Asia, and America, this wise and exquisite story collection marks the debut of a gifted new voice in literature.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best short story collections EVER,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Secrets of a Fire King: Portrait of a Marriage (Paperback)
I read a lot of short stories, and this collection really knocked my socks off. Totally amazing.
5.0 out of 5 stars
fascinating,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Secrets of a Fire King: Portrait of a Marriage (Paperback)
Ms. Edward's book contains fascinating stories about outsiders in "normal" society. The stories really grab you and you won't be able to easily put the book down.
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4.1 out of 5 stars (7 customer reviews) 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
WOW,
By Paula Nixa "pmnixa" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Secrets of a Fire King: Portrait of a Marriage (Paperback)
After each story I read, I was overwhelmed with emotion and awe. These stories are amazing and beautiful. Wow is all I can say. I read Kim Edwards' novel Memory Keeper's Daughter and really enjoyed it, but this book of short stories is simply phenomenal for the way it challenged my mind and stirred up emotion inside me that I can't explain. Definately read it!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Astounding,
By S. Earley "devourer of the written word" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Secrets of a Fire King: Portrait of a Marriage (Paperback)
This was a fantastic collection of stories. The standout one for me was at about page 100, the story of a woman in a SE Asian country who - as a 40-year "veteran" of the ex-pat experience - deigns to share her knowledge and experience with the newcomers... until the day she learns how little she actually knows about the culture in which she uncomfortably resides. Brilliant stuff.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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3.5 stars,
By M. HOERMANN - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Secrets of a Fire King (Paperback)
Kim Edwards is clearly an excellent writer with unique stories to tell. Can't wait for her to write another novel.
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