Circus of Wonders by Elizabeth Macneal

Circus of Wonders

Elizabeth Macneal with Tuppence Middleton (Narrator)

11 hours, 37 minutes • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical literary dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

1866. In a coastal village in southern England, Nell picks violets for a living. Set apart by her community because of the birthmarks that speckle her skin, Nell’s world is her beloved brother and devotion to the sea. But when Jasper Jupiter’s Ci...

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Community Reviews Summary of 832 reviews

Moods

dark 60%
emotional 58%
adventurous 51%
mysterious 33%
sad 33%
reflective 25%
tense 24%
challenging 16%
hopeful 13%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 35%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 28% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.63

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