The Circus of Dr. Lao by Charles G. Finney

The Circus of Dr. Lao

Charles G. Finney with John Marco (Contributor), Boris Artzybasheff (Illustrator)

154 pages first pub 1935 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror adventurous medium-paced

Description

Abalone, Arizona, is a sleepy southwestern town whose chief concerns are boredom and surviving the Great Depression. That is, until the circus of Dr. Lao arrives and immensely and irrevocably changes the lives of everyone drawn to its tents. Expec...

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Community Reviews Summary of 105 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 75%
adventurous 50%
challenging 25%
reflective 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

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

3.54

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