fiction fantasy mystery adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

209 pages | first published 1977

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A blend of fantasy tale and hard-boiled detective story set in Paris in 1861 features a French police detective who sets out to investigate a conjurer whose fortune-telling machine is sweeping Paris. Reprint. NYT. IP. ',
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Summary of 13 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 100%
mysterious 100%
funny 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.69

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