291 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385528085
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday
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 1,689 reviews
Moods
funny 84%
adventurous 60%
mysterious 31%
lighthearted 12%
tense 9%
sad 5%
reflective 4%
emotional 3%
challenging 1%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 30% | Character: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 35% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 14% | 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, Child abuse, Domestic abuse291 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385528085
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday
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 1,689 reviews
Moods
funny 84%
adventurous 60%
mysterious 31%
lighthearted 12%
tense 9%
sad 5%
reflective 4%
emotional 3%
challenging 1%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 30% | Character: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 35% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 14% | 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, Child abuse, Domestic abuse