Theatre of Marvels by Lianne Dillsworth

Theatre of Marvels

Lianne Dillsworth

432 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical young adult challenging dark mysterious medium-paced
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Unruly crowds descend on Crillick's Variety Theatre. A black, British actress, Zillah, is headlining tonight. An orphan from the slums of St Giles, her rise to stardom is her ticket out – to be gawped and gazed at is a price she's willing to pay. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 201 reviews

Moods

dark 50%
emotional 50%
mysterious 43%
adventurous 40%
tense 40%
challenging 37%
reflective 29%
hopeful 20%
informative 17%
inspiring 16%
sad 11%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 14%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 38% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.46

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