626 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784871055
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Children's Classics
Publication date: 13 September 2011
Description
The circus arrives without warning. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Against the grey sky the towering tents are striped black and white. A sign hanging upon the iron gates: OPENS AT NIGHTFALL CLOSES AT DAWN As dusk shifts to twiligh...
Community Reviews Summary of 83,631 reviews
Moods
adventurous 66%
emotional 39%
dark 25%
inspiring 18%
reflective 18%
hopeful 17%
tense 13%
challenging 12%
sad 9%
relaxing 8%
lighthearted 7%
funny 2%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 29% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 43% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, DeathModerate
Suicide, Blood, Emotional abuseMinor
Death of parent, Sexual content
626 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784871055
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Children's Classics
Publication date: 13 September 2011
Description
The circus arrives without warning. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Against the grey sky the towering tents are striped black and white. A sign hanging upon the iron gates: OPENS AT NIGHTFALL CLOSES AT DAWN As dusk shifts to twiligh...
Community Reviews Summary of 83,631 reviews
Moods
adventurous 66%
emotional 39%
dark 25%
inspiring 18%
reflective 18%
hopeful 17%
tense 13%
challenging 12%
sad 9%
relaxing 8%
lighthearted 7%
funny 2%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 29% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 43% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, DeathModerate
Suicide, Blood, Emotional abuseMinor
Death of parent, Sexual content