384 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575114968
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 01 September 1995
Description
In 1878, two young stage magicians clash in the dark during the course of a fraudulent séance. From this moment on, their lives become webs of deceit and revelation as they vie to outwit and expose one another.Their rivalry will take them to the p...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,710 reviews
Moods
dark 62%
tense 43%
adventurous 36%
reflective 20%
challenging 18%
sad 14%
emotional 12%
funny 1%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 38% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 40% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1% | Yes: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Child death, DeathModerate
Alcoholism, Miscarriage, MurderMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Violence
384 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575114968
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 01 September 1995
Description
In 1878, two young stage magicians clash in the dark during the course of a fraudulent séance. From this moment on, their lives become webs of deceit and revelation as they vie to outwit and expose one another.Their rivalry will take them to the p...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,710 reviews
Moods
dark 62%
tense 43%
adventurous 36%
reflective 20%
challenging 18%
sad 14%
emotional 12%
funny 1%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 38% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 40% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1% | Yes: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Child death, DeathModerate
Alcoholism, Miscarriage, MurderMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Violence