404 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Tom Doherty Associates Tor Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In 1878, two young stage magicians clash in the dark during the course of a fraudulent séance. From this moment on, their lives become webs of deceit and revelation as they vie to outwit and expose one another.Their rivalry will take them to the p...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,901 reviews
Moods
dark 62%
tense 41%
adventurous 37%
challenging 19%
reflective 19%
emotional 12%
sad 12%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 38% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 41% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Body horror, Child deathModerate
Alcoholism, Infidelity, MiscarriageMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Violence404 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Tom Doherty Associates Tor Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In 1878, two young stage magicians clash in the dark during the course of a fraudulent séance. From this moment on, their lives become webs of deceit and revelation as they vie to outwit and expose one another.Their rivalry will take them to the p...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,901 reviews
Moods
dark 62%
tense 41%
adventurous 37%
challenging 19%
reflective 19%
emotional 12%
sad 12%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 38% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 41% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Body horror, Child deathModerate
Alcoholism, Infidelity, MiscarriageMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Violence