The Circus of Dr Lao by Charles G. Finney

The Circus of Dr Lao

Charles G. Finney

176 pages first pub 1935 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror adventurous medium-paced

Description

To the residents of Abalone, Arizona, a sleepy southwestern town whose chief concern is surviving the Great Depression, the arrival of a circus in town is a chance to forget their woes for a while. But this is the circus of Dr. Lao and instead of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 95 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 66%
dark 66%
challenging 33%
sad 33%

Pace

slow 40%
medium 40%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.52

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