The Empire by Michael Ball

The Empire

Michael Ball

387 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional sad medium-paced
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Description

Welcome to The Empire theatre1922. When Jack Treadwell arrives at The Empire, in the middle of a rehearsal, he is instantly mesmerised. But amid the glitz and glamour, he soon learns that the true magic of the theatre lies in its cast of character...

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Community Reviews Summary of 93 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 88%
hopeful 53%
emotional 44%
funny 37%
inspiring 34%
mysterious 32%
adventurous 18%
relaxing 13%
informative 6%
sad 4%
tense 4%
dark 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

medium 85%
fast 7%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Character: 17% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 38% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

4.07

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