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591 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780340794999
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Sceptre
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Charles Carter, dubbed Carter the Great by Houdini himself, was born into privilege but became a magician out of need: only when dazzling an audience can he defeat his fear of loneliness. But in 1920s America the stakes are growing higher, as tec...
Community Reviews Summary of 950 reviews
Moods
mysterious 84%
funny 40%
emotional 24%
dark 20%
hopeful 20%
lighthearted 20%
challenging 12%
inspiring 12%
tense 12%
informative 8%
reflective 8%
sad 8%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 35% | Character: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 30%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Torture
591 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780340794999
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Sceptre
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Charles Carter, dubbed Carter the Great by Houdini himself, was born into privilege but became a magician out of need: only when dazzling an audience can he defeat his fear of loneliness. But in 1920s America the stakes are growing higher, as tec...
Community Reviews Summary of 950 reviews
Moods
mysterious 84%
funny 40%
emotional 24%
dark 20%
hopeful 20%
lighthearted 20%
challenging 12%
inspiring 12%
tense 12%
informative 8%
reflective 8%
sad 8%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 35% | Character: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 30%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Torture