288 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385530439
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A charmingly gothic, fiendishly funny Faustian tale about a brilliant scientist who makes a deal with the Devil, twice. Johannes Cabal sold his soul years ago in order to learn the laws of necromancy. Now he wants it back. Amused and slightly bor...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,703 reviews
Moods
funny 83%
adventurous 61%
mysterious 31%
lighthearted 12%
tense 9%
reflective 4%
sad 4%
emotional 3%
challenging 1%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 31% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 35% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Child death, GoreModerate
Death, Suicide, Child abuse288 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385530439
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A charmingly gothic, fiendishly funny Faustian tale about a brilliant scientist who makes a deal with the Devil, twice. Johannes Cabal sold his soul years ago in order to learn the laws of necromancy. Now he wants it back. Amused and slightly bor...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,703 reviews
Moods
funny 83%
adventurous 61%
mysterious 31%
lighthearted 12%
tense 9%
reflective 4%
sad 4%
emotional 3%
challenging 1%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 31% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 35% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, GoreModerate
Death, Suicide, Child abuse