The Circus of Dr. Lao by Charles G. Finney

The Circus of Dr. Lao

Charles G. Finney with John Marco, Boris Artzybasheff

154 pages first pub 1935 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror adventurous medium-paced

Description

Filmed as the 7 Faces of Dr. LaoThe novel is set in the fictional town of Abalone, AZ, the inhabitants of which epitomize ordinary Americans as they are simultaneously backhandedly celebrated & lovingly pilloried for their emergent reactions t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 99 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

3.53

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