Carter Beats The Devil by Glen David Gold

Carter Beats The Devil

Glen David Gold

672 pages first pub 2001 (view editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious medium-paced
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A hypnotizing work of historical fiction that stars 1920s magician Charles the Great, a young master performer whose skill as an illusionist exceeds even that of the great Houdini. Nothing in his career has prepared Charles Carter for the greatest...

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Community Reviews

4.05
based on 1,378 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 91%

mysterious: 91%

funny: 44%

hopeful: 22%

emotional: 19%

lighthearted: 19%

tense: 19%

dark: 13%

challenging: 8%

informative: 8%

inspiring: 8%

reflective: 8%

sad: 5%

relaxing: 2%


Pace

7% of readers chose fast
65% of readers chose medium
26% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

34% of readers chose Plot
42% of readers chose A mix
23% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

65% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
24% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

83% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

44% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
44% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

44% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
27% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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