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496 pages • first pub 2001 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Hyperion
Publication date: 01 September 2001
Description
A hypnotizing work of historical fiction that stars 1920s magician Charles the Great, a young master performer whose skill as an illusionist exceeds even that of the great Houdini. Nothing in his career has prepared Charles Carter for the greatest...
Community Reviews Summary of 951 reviews
Moods
mysterious 84%
funny 40%
emotional 24%
dark 20%
hopeful 20%
lighthearted 20%
challenging 12%
inspiring 12%
tense 12%
informative 8%
reflective 8%
sad 8%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 35% | Character: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 30%Average rating
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Moderate
Death, Torture
496 pages • first pub 2001 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Hyperion
Publication date: 01 September 2001
Description
A hypnotizing work of historical fiction that stars 1920s magician Charles the Great, a young master performer whose skill as an illusionist exceeds even that of the great Houdini. Nothing in his career has prepared Charles Carter for the greatest...
Community Reviews Summary of 951 reviews
Moods
mysterious 84%
funny 40%
emotional 24%
dark 20%
hopeful 20%
lighthearted 20%
challenging 12%
inspiring 12%
tense 12%
informative 8%
reflective 8%
sad 8%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 35% | Character: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 30%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Torture