The Pilo Family Circus by Katherine Dunn, Will Elliott

300 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror thriller adventurous dark fast-paced

Description

"You have two days to pass your audition. You better pass it, feller. You’re joining the circus. Ain’t that the best news you ever got?"Delivered by a trio of psychotic clowns, this ultimatum plunges Jamie into the horrific alternate universe that...

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Community Reviews Summary of 182 reviews

Moods

funny 66%
lighthearted 66%
mysterious 66%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
relaxing 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.46

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