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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I am very seriously considering giving this 5⭐️ but I fear I need to sleep on it first.
I've been putting off this book for a while mostly because of it's length - I was scared to commit to it in case I didn't like it. And in general I'm not particularly a fan of yappy books - I find elaborate descriptions very dull a lot of the times. But all my fears and predispositions were gone within the first 50 pages. I really enjoyed Clarke's prose - I found myself giggling at times and at others regretting that I didn't bring a pencil to underline beautiful qoutes. Yes the novel is quite slow paced, but as it progressed I found myself really caring for most of the characters (emphasis on most, couldn't be persuaded even with money to care for Lascelles or Drawlight) and how much all of their stories were intertwined. Overall, had a really good time reading this and I'm beyond proud of myself for completing such a lengthy book!
I've been putting off this book for a while mostly because of it's length - I was scared to commit to it in case I didn't like it. And in general I'm not particularly a fan of yappy books - I find elaborate descriptions very dull a lot of the times. But all my fears and predispositions were gone within the first 50 pages. I really enjoyed Clarke's prose - I found myself giggling at times and at others regretting that I didn't bring a pencil to underline beautiful qoutes. Yes the novel is quite slow paced, but as it progressed I found myself really caring for most of the characters (emphasis on most, couldn't be persuaded even with money to care for Lascelles or Drawlight) and how much all of their stories were intertwined. Overall, had a really good time reading this and I'm beyond proud of myself for completing such a lengthy book!
adventurous
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I read once and gave it 5 stars. This second reread felt like homework.
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
So entertaining with strong characters and clever, funny moments. I would have loved to give this 5 stars, but unfortunately, the ending wasn't as strong as other parts of the story.
In a lot of ways, this felt like Jane Austen writing fantasy, and I love Susanna Clarke for that! It was my first time reading this author, and I'm sure I'd enjoy more books from her.
In a lot of ways, this felt like Jane Austen writing fantasy, and I love Susanna Clarke for that! It was my first time reading this author, and I'm sure I'd enjoy more books from her.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Slavery, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , War
Minor: Animal death, Racism, Forced institutionalization
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I'm not too surprised at how divided the reviews of this book are, I think readers will either find it completely charming or completely underwhelming. I am in the charmed camp, I loved this book! I took my time finishing it near the end as I didn't want it to be done. It makes me want to add a new shelf to Good Reads under Magic.
adventurous
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated