The Invisible Circus by Jennifer Egan

The Invisible Circus

Jennifer Egan

11 hours, 21 minutes first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

In Jennifer Egan's highly acclaimed first novel, the political drama and familial tensions of the 1960s form a backdrop for the world of eighteen-year-old Phoebe O'Connor.Phoebe is obsessed with the memory and death of her sister Faith, a beautifu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 474 reviews

Moods

emotional 62%
reflective 62%
sad 45%
adventurous 41%
mysterious 37%
dark 29%
hopeful 16%
tense 12%
challenging 8%
funny 4%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 40%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 35% | No: 35% | Yes: 29%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 94% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.41

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