Carter Beats the Devil by Glen David Gold

Carter Beats the Devil

Glen David Gold

662 pages first pub 2001 (editions) user-added

fiction historical mystery mysterious medium-paced
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Charles Carter—a.k.a. Carter the Great—is a young master performer whose skill as an illusionist exceeds even that of the great Houdini. But nothing in his career has prepared Carter for the greatest stunt of all, which stars none other than Presi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 950 reviews

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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