The Circus by Jonas Karlsson

The Circus

Jonas Karlsson

192 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary mysterious fast-paced
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A real-life vanishing act leaves one man looking for his missing friend in this Kafkaesque new novel from the author of The Room and The Invoice. NAMED ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF 2020 BY The New York Times - BookRiot - The A.V. Club - G...

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Community Reviews Summary of 143 reviews

Moods

mysterious 89%
reflective 42%
challenging 21%
dark 21%
lighthearted 21%
adventurous 15%
tense 15%
funny 5%
informative 5%
sad 5%

Pace

fast 45%
slow 35%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.14

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