The Troupe

This is probably not a book I would enjoy if a different author wrote it. I get tired of the circus aesthetic very quickly, and the supernatural vaudeville troupe is not a concept I would gravitate towards. Like most novels in that vein, the side characters are way more interesting and likable than the main character. All that said, RJB is a very, very good writer, and because of his style and flair, I ended up having a pretty good time reading this. If you're looking for a lightweight fantasy and enjoy that early 1900s vaudeville theme, you will probably like this one, and if you're a fan of RJB, it's a worthy addition to his bibliography.