The Circus of Dr. Lao by Charles G. Finney

The Circus of Dr. Lao

Charles G. Finney

160 pages first pub 1935 (editions) user-added

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 108 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 80%
adventurous 60%
challenging 20%
funny 20%
reflective 20%
sad 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 42%
slow 28%
fast 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.55

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