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384 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575099418
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 10 February 2011
Description
Two 19th century stage illusionists, the aristocratic Rupert Angier and the working-class Alfred Borden, engage in a bitter and deadly feud; the effects are still being felt by their respective families a hundred years later.Working in the gasligh...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,458 reviews
Moods
dark 64%
tense 46%
adventurous 38%
challenging 20%
reflective 18%
sad 15%
emotional 12%
funny 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 37% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 24%Loveable characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 93% | Yes: 3% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, MiscarriageModerate
Body horror, Alcoholism, InfidelityMinor
Violence, Child death, Suicidal thoughts
384 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575099418
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 10 February 2011
Description
Two 19th century stage illusionists, the aristocratic Rupert Angier and the working-class Alfred Borden, engage in a bitter and deadly feud; the effects are still being felt by their respective families a hundred years later.Working in the gasligh...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,458 reviews
Moods
dark 64%
tense 46%
adventurous 38%
challenging 20%
reflective 18%
sad 15%
emotional 12%
funny 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 37% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 24%Loveable characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 93% | Yes: 3% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, MiscarriageModerate
Body horror, Alcoholism, InfidelityMinor
Violence, Child death, Suicidal thoughts