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336 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780767930765
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 01 June 2010
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 bore...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,517 reviews
Moods
funny 84%
adventurous 61%
mysterious 34%
lighthearted 13%
tense 10%
reflective 5%
sad 5%
emotional 4%
challenging 3%
hopeful 1%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Plot: 28% | Character: 19%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 36% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, SuicideModerate
Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Child abuse
336 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780767930765
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 01 June 2010
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 bore...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,517 reviews
Moods
funny 84%
adventurous 61%
mysterious 34%
lighthearted 13%
tense 10%
reflective 5%
sad 5%
emotional 4%
challenging 3%
hopeful 1%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Plot: 28% | Character: 19%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 36% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, SuicideModerate
Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Child abuse