The Circus by Jonas Karlsson

The Circus

Jonas Karlsson

192 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary mysterious fast-paced

Description

A real-life vanishing act leaves one man looking for his missing friend in this Kafkaesque new novel from the author of The Room and The Invoice. NAMED ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF 2020 BY The New York Times - BookRiot - The A.V. Club - G...

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Community Reviews Summary of 107 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 30%
challenging 30%
lighthearted 30%
reflective 30%
dark 20%
tense 10%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 33%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

3.13

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