Nights at the Circus by Angela Carter

Nights at the Circus

Angela Carter with Adjoa Andoh (Narrator)

12 hours, 38 minutes • first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction magical realism adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

This Audible Exclusive recording of Angela Carter's iconic novel, Nights at the Circus, is brought to you by celebrated actress and voice artist, Adjoa Andoh. It is described by Carter herself as a 'psychedelic Dickens.'A compelling and thought pr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,328 reviews

Moods

adventurous 78%
funny 62%
mysterious 57%
challenging 34%
dark 32%
reflective 28%
lighthearted 20%
emotional 12%
inspiring 12%
hopeful 9%
tense 7%
sad 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 31%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 26% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.85

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