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368 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156006217
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harvest Books
Publication date: 17 September 2004
Description
"A secretive magician s death becomes the catalyst for his partner s journey self-discovery in this enchanting book ("San Francisco Chronicle") " that is something of a magic trick in itself (Newsweek)." When Parsifal, a handsome and charming magi...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,459 reviews
Moods
reflective 64%
sad 50%
hopeful 38%
mysterious 19%
dark 15%
funny 10%
challenging 6%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 89% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Death, AbandonmentModerate
Medical content, Physical abuse, Child abuseMinor
Homophobia, War, Xenophobia
368 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156006217
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harvest Books
Publication date: 17 September 2004
Description
"A secretive magician s death becomes the catalyst for his partner s journey self-discovery in this enchanting book ("San Francisco Chronicle") " that is something of a magic trick in itself (Newsweek)." When Parsifal, a handsome and charming magi...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,459 reviews
Moods
reflective 64%
sad 50%
hopeful 38%
mysterious 19%
dark 15%
funny 10%
challenging 6%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 89% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Death, AbandonmentModerate
Medical content, Physical abuse, Child abuseMinor
Homophobia, War, Xenophobia