The Pilo Family Circus by Katherine Dunn, Will Elliott

300 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror thriller adventurous dark fast-paced
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"You have two days to pass your audition. You better pass it, feller. You’re joining the circus. Ain’t that the best news you ever got?"Delivered by a trio of psychotic clowns, this ultimatum plunges Jamie into the horrific alternate universe that...

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Community Reviews Summary of 246 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
mysterious 50%
tense 50%
funny 33%
lighthearted 33%
sad 33%
adventurous 16%
relaxing 16%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.53

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