SuitabookThe story of Cirrus Flux
Matthew Skelton
- Reading
- If the switching becomes confusing, recap what Cirrus knows at that point.
- Themes
- Knowledge, profit and spectacle: In 1780s London, powerful figures seek a mysterious power, while science is linked with profit and public display. The book takes a critical view of this.
- Identity and belonging: Cirrus grows up in a foundling hospital feeling different and seeks to understand his origins. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Worth knowing
- Cirrus is in danger as adults pursue him, and the story includes abandoned children, grim street conditions and boys displayed in a paid magic show. These elements may merit a brief check-in.