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Burning Vision

Marie Clements
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Burning Vision

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2003

Book Brief

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Marie Clements

Burning Vision

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

128

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Northwest Territories • 1940s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Burning Vision by Marie Clements is a play exploring interconnected lives influenced by uranium mining and the atomic bomb. Set across time and space, it highlights indigenous experiences, environmental impacts, and historical events. The narrative intertwines various characters, revealing the human costs of technological and industrial advancements.

Mysterious

Dark

Emotional

Challenging

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

3.7

351 ratings

50%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

23%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Burning Vision by Marie Clements is praised for its inventive narrative structure and poignant exploration of historical and indigenous themes. The play's ability to weave complex storylines is lauded, though some critics note that its ambitious scope can occasionally lead to confusion. Overall, Clements offers a powerful, thought-provoking theatrical experience.

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Who Should Read Burning Vision?

A reader interested in Burning Vision by Marie Clements would enjoy intricate and thought-provoking texts that merge historical events with poetic storytelling, akin to the style of Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell. This reader values themes of indigenous history, social justice, and interconnected narratives.

3.7

351 ratings

50%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

23%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

128

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Northwest Territories • 1940s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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