400 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781529408874
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Quercus Books
Publication date: 04 May 2021
Description
A lyrical and atmospheric homage to the strange and extraordinary, perfect for fans of Angela Carter and Erin Morgenstern.This is the story of The Greatest Funambulist Who Ever Lived...Born into a post-war circus family, our nameless star was unwa...
Community Reviews Summary of 186 reviews
Moods
reflective 54%
mysterious 52%
dark 50%
adventurous 40%
sad 33%
challenging 26%
tense 16%
hopeful 14%
funny 7%
inspiring 7%
Pace
slow 45%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 43% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 29% | No: 24% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 54% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Rape, Suicide, AddictionModerate
Alcoholism, Child abuse, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Infidelity400 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781529408874
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Quercus Books
Publication date: 04 May 2021
Description
A lyrical and atmospheric homage to the strange and extraordinary, perfect for fans of Angela Carter and Erin Morgenstern.This is the story of The Greatest Funambulist Who Ever Lived...Born into a post-war circus family, our nameless star was unwa...
Community Reviews Summary of 186 reviews
Moods
reflective 54%
mysterious 52%
dark 50%
adventurous 40%
sad 33%
challenging 26%
tense 16%
hopeful 14%
funny 7%
inspiring 7%
Pace
slow 45%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 43% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 29% | No: 24% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 54% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Suicide, AddictionModerate
Alcoholism, Child abuse, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Infidelity