Shadowplay by Joseph O'Connor

Shadowplay

Joseph O'Connor

387 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark tense medium-paced
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1878 - The Lyceum Theatre, London. Three extraordinary people begin their life together, a life that will be full of drama, transformation, passionate and painful devotion to art and to one another. Henry Irving, the Chief, is the volcanic leading...

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Community Reviews Summary of 305 reviews

Moods

reflective 61%
dark 56%
mysterious 51%
emotional 46%
informative 30%
sad 25%
challenging 15%
funny 12%
tense 7%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 46%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.66

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