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418 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781407179674
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Set in a near-future England where the poorest people in the land must watch their children be taken by a travelling circus - to perform at the mercy of hungry lions, sabotaged high wires and a demonic ringmaster. The ruling class visit the circus...
Community Reviews Summary of 483 reviews
Moods
adventurous 71%
tense 51%
sad 38%
emotional 30%
mysterious 30%
hopeful 17%
challenging 15%
reflective 12%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 45%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Plot: 29% | Character: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Physical abuse, RacismModerate
Child abuse
418 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781407179674
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Set in a near-future England where the poorest people in the land must watch their children be taken by a travelling circus - to perform at the mercy of hungry lions, sabotaged high wires and a demonic ringmaster. The ruling class visit the circus...
Community Reviews Summary of 483 reviews
Moods
adventurous 71%
tense 51%
sad 38%
emotional 30%
mysterious 30%
hopeful 17%
challenging 15%
reflective 12%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 45%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Plot: 29% | Character: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Physical abuse, RacismModerate
Child abuse