Circus of Wonders by Elizabeth Macneal

Circus of Wonders

Elizabeth Macneal

fiction historical literary dark mysterious slow-paced

361 pages | first published 2021

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For fans of Erin Morgenstern’s The Night Circus, Sara Gruen’s Water for Elephants, and Diane Setterfield’s Once Upon a River, an atmospheric and spectacular novel in which one woman’s life is transformed by the arrival of a Victorian circus of won...
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Summary of 772 reviews

Moods

dark 59%
emotional 58%
adventurous 51%
mysterious 33%
sad 33%
reflective 26%
tense 25%
challenging 16%
hopeful 14%
informative 10%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 35%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 28% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.64

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