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321 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571212231
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Language: English
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One man's obsession with the mysterious life of a silent film star takes him on a journey into a shadow-world of lies, illusions, and unexpected love. After losing his wife and young sons in a plane crash, Vermont professor David Zimmer spends his...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,146 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
sad 52%
reflective 45%
dark 40%
adventurous 17%
challenging 17%
funny 7%
tense 7%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 41% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%Average rating
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Graphic
Child death, Death, Sexual contentModerate
Suicide, Cursing, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Alcoholism, Murder321 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571212231
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
One man's obsession with the mysterious life of a silent film star takes him on a journey into a shadow-world of lies, illusions, and unexpected love. After losing his wife and young sons in a plane crash, Vermont professor David Zimmer spends his...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,146 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
sad 52%
reflective 45%
dark 40%
adventurous 17%
challenging 17%
funny 7%
tense 7%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 41% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, Sexual contentModerate
Suicide, Cursing, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Alcoholism, Murder