55 pages • 1 hour read
Anna Deavere SmithFires In The Mirror
Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1993A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Fires In The Mirror by Anna Deavere Smith is lauded for its raw and compelling portrayal of racial tensions and community identity. Critics appreciate its innovative documentary-style format and the powerful, nuanced performances. Some note it can be challenging due to its fragmented narrative, but most agree it’s a profound and thought-provoking theatrical piece.
Who Should Read Fires In The Mirror?
Readers who appreciate Fires In The Mirror by Anna Deavere Smith are often drawn to complex societal issues, dramatic storytelling, and ethnographic theater. Fans of works like Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 and The Laramie Project will value its poignant exploration of race, identity, and community tensions.
Recommended
Reading Age
16-18yearsLexile Level
NP0L