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360 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312858865
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Tom Doherty Associates Tor Books
Publication date: 01 December 2005
Description
Winner of the World Fantasy AwardInspiration for the movie directed by Christopher Nolan, starring Hugh Jackman and Christian BaleIn 1878, two young stage magicians clash in the dark during the course of a fraudulent s ance. From this moment on, t...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,438 reviews
Moods
dark 63%
tense 46%
adventurous 38%
challenging 20%
reflective 18%
sad 14%
emotional 12%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 36% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | Yes: 3% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Body horror, Child deathModerate
Alcoholism, Infidelity, MiscarriageMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Violence
360 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312858865
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Tom Doherty Associates Tor Books
Publication date: 01 December 2005
Description
Winner of the World Fantasy AwardInspiration for the movie directed by Christopher Nolan, starring Hugh Jackman and Christian BaleIn 1878, two young stage magicians clash in the dark during the course of a fraudulent s ance. From this moment on, t...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,438 reviews
Moods
dark 63%
tense 46%
adventurous 38%
challenging 20%
reflective 18%
sad 14%
emotional 12%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 36% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | Yes: 3% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Body horror, Child deathModerate
Alcoholism, Infidelity, MiscarriageMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Violence