368 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
'The new Stephen King. Don't miss it' The Times In September 1985, nineteen-year-old John Lindqvist moves into a dilapidated old building in Stockholm, planning to make his living as a magician. Something strange is going on in the building's base...
Community Reviews Summary of 115 reviews
Moods
tense 61%
mysterious 53%
challenging 30%
reflective 30%
emotional 23%
sad 15%
Pace
medium 41%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 44%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9%Loveable characters?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Alcoholism, Body shamingModerate
ViolenceMinor
Racism, Xenophobia
368 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
'The new Stephen King. Don't miss it' The Times In September 1985, nineteen-year-old John Lindqvist moves into a dilapidated old building in Stockholm, planning to make his living as a magician. Something strange is going on in the building's base...
Community Reviews Summary of 115 reviews
Moods
tense 61%
mysterious 53%
challenging 30%
reflective 30%
emotional 23%
sad 15%
Pace
medium 41%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 44%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9%Loveable characters?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Alcoholism, Body shamingModerate
ViolenceMinor
Racism, Xenophobia