Carter Beats the Devil by Glen David Gold
Carter Beats the Devil

Glen David Gold

Carter Beats the Devil

Glen David Gold

563 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious medium-paced
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Charles Carter is Carter the Great, a name given to him by Harry Houdini. Carter became a magician out of need. Only at the performance, when an audience is brought together by a single experience, can Carter defeat his fear of loneliness.

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Moods

adventurous 92%
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

medium 61%
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

4.04

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