The Circus of Dr Lao by Charles G. Finney

The Circus of Dr Lao

Charles G. Finney

176 pages first pub 1935 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror adventurous medium-paced
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To the residents of Abalone, Arizona, a sleepy southwestern town whose chief concern is surviving the Great Depression, the arrival of a circus in town is a chance to forget their woes for a while. But this is the circus of Dr. Lao and instead of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 124 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 83%
adventurous 33%
challenging 16%
reflective 16%
sad 16%
tense 16%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 33%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 80% | N/A: 20%

Average rating

3.46

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