The Pilo Family Circus
The Pilo Family Circus
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Horror & SuspenseBrisbane, Australia • Contemporary
2009
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Pilo Family Circus by Will Elliott, a person named Jamie becomes entangled with a sinister circus after a chance encounter. As Jamie navigates this bizarre and dangerous world, he struggles to maintain his identity amidst chaos and manipulation orchestrated by the circus performers. The narrative explores themes of identity, control, and surrealism.
Mysterious
Unnerving
Dark
Fantastical
Gritty
Reviews & Readership
4,100 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
The Pilo Family Circus by Will Elliott is praised for its imaginative and darkly humorous exploration of a nightmarish circus world. Readers appreciate its vivid imagery and psychological depth. Some critique it for a convoluted plot and overwhelming chaos, but overall, it's commended for engaging storytelling and originality, appealing to fans of horror and fantasy.
Who Should Read The Pilo Family Circus?
Readers who enjoy The Pilo Family Circus by Will Elliott are likely fans of dark, surreal humor and psychological horror. Comparable to works like American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis and Nightmare Carnival edited by Ellen Datlow, they appreciate unsettling explorations of identity and chaos.
4,100 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
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Horror & SuspenseBrisbane, Australia • Contemporary
2009
Adult
18+ years
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