Circus of Wonders by Elizabeth Macneal

Circus of Wonders

Elizabeth Macneal

368 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical literary dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

Step up, step up! In 1860s England, circus mania is sweeping the nation. Crowds jostle for a glimpse of the lion-tamers, the dazzling trapeze artists and, most thrilling of all, the so-called “human wonders.” When Jasper Jupiter’s Circus of Wonde...

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Community Reviews Summary of 862 reviews

Moods

dark 59%
emotional 58%
adventurous 50%
sad 34%
mysterious 33%
reflective 25%
tense 23%
challenging 17%
hopeful 13%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 35%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 28% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.63

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