Not OP but have at least a bit of cursory experience. Masonry stoves get warm but when properly built they aren't insanely hot outside of the inside, the stove

Not OP but have at least a bit of cursory experience. Masonry stoves get warm but when properly built they aren't insanely hot outside of the inside, the stove tops, and the chimney. Most of the excess heat after finishing cooking will dissipate through the chimney. Also insulation in most of the houses these are being built for isn't great. Because of this, the stove won't keep the house from cooling off at night. During the day people are out and about so it isn't too much of problem then either. Also it's probably cooler overall since less heat is lost to the environment compared to what they replaced. It's by no means a perfect solution but comparatively to what they were using before, it is leagues better.