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288 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140017700
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A charismatic businessman casts a dark spell over others in this psychologically suspenseful novel by the Man Booker Prize–winning author of The Black Prince. Mischa Fox’s name is known throughout London, though he himself is rarely seen. Enigmati...
Community Reviews Summary of 93 reviews
Moods
funny 60%
mysterious 60%
challenging 40%
emotional 40%
adventurous 30%
dark 30%
tense 20%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%
sad 10%
Pace
slow 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 70% | Yes: 20% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide attempt, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Animal cruelty, Animal death288 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140017700
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A charismatic businessman casts a dark spell over others in this psychologically suspenseful novel by the Man Booker Prize–winning author of The Black Prince. Mischa Fox’s name is known throughout London, though he himself is rarely seen. Enigmati...
Community Reviews Summary of 93 reviews
Moods
funny 60%
mysterious 60%
challenging 40%
emotional 40%
adventurous 30%
dark 30%
tense 20%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%
sad 10%
Pace
slow 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 70% | Yes: 20% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide attempt, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Animal cruelty, Animal death