321 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571212231
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
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Description
One man's obsession with the mysterious life of a silent film star takes him on a journey into a shadow-world of lies, illusions, and unexpected love. After losing his wife and young sons in a plane crash, Vermont professor David Zimmer spends his...
Community Reviews Summary of 886 reviews
Moods
mysterious 55%
sad 44%
dark 37%
reflective 33%
adventurous 22%
challenging 22%
tense 11%
funny 7%
informative 7%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 29%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, Sexual contentModerate
Suicide, Cursing, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Alcoholism, Murder321 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571212231
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
One man's obsession with the mysterious life of a silent film star takes him on a journey into a shadow-world of lies, illusions, and unexpected love. After losing his wife and young sons in a plane crash, Vermont professor David Zimmer spends his...
Community Reviews Summary of 886 reviews
Moods
mysterious 55%
sad 44%
dark 37%
reflective 33%
adventurous 22%
challenging 22%
tense 11%
funny 7%
informative 7%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 29%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, Sexual contentModerate
Suicide, Cursing, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Alcoholism, Murder