Dreams and Shadows by C. Robert Cargill

416 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

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A brilliantly crafted modern tale from acclaimed film critic and screenwriter C. Robert Cargill—part Neil Gaiman, part Guillermo Del Toro, part William S. Burroughs—that charts the lives of two boys from their star-crossed childhood in the realm o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 809 reviews

Moods

dark 81%
adventurous 71%
mysterious 56%
tense 37%
emotional 28%
challenging 15%
funny 9%
hopeful 6%
sad 6%
lighthearted 3%
reflective 3%

Pace

medium 78%
fast 15%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 16% | Character: 16% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 37% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 21%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.57

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