Dreams and Shadows by C. Robert Cargill

Dreams and Shadows

Dreams & Shadows #1

C. Robert Cargill

448 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

A brilliantly crafted modern tale from acclaimed film critic and screenwriter C. Robert Cargill—part Neil Gaiman, part Guillermo Del Toro, part William S. Burroughs—that charts the lives of two boys from their star-crossed childhood in the realm o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 669 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
adventurous 70%
mysterious 54%
tense 37%
emotional 29%
challenging 16%
funny 8%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 4%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 20%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 16% | Character: 11% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 39% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.59

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