12 hours, 27 minutes • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780786163946
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks
Publication date: 01 January 2006
Description
In 1878, two young stage magicians clash in the dark during the course of a fraudulent s ance. From this moment on, their lives become webs of deceit and revelation as they vie to outwit and expose each other. Their rivalry will take them to the p...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,638 reviews
Moods
dark 61%
tense 41%
adventurous 37%
reflective 21%
challenging 20%
sad 14%
emotional 13%
funny 1%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 36% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 40% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Child death, MiscarriageMinor
Violence
12 hours, 27 minutes • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780786163946
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks
Publication date: 01 January 2006
Description
In 1878, two young stage magicians clash in the dark during the course of a fraudulent s ance. From this moment on, their lives become webs of deceit and revelation as they vie to outwit and expose each other. Their rivalry will take them to the p...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,638 reviews
Moods
dark 61%
tense 41%
adventurous 37%
reflective 21%
challenging 20%
sad 14%
emotional 13%
funny 1%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 36% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 40% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Child death, MiscarriageMinor
Violence