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samchase112's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
A magical, immersive reading experience — I can 100% understand why everyone was hyping this book up for so long! The main characters, and by extension the romance, were definitely the least interesting and least fleshed out part of the book, but the dazzling world and secondary cast more than made up for the dimmer leads. I truly enjoyed my time with The Night Circus, and am so glad I finally stepped into its gorgeous pages.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Child abuse, Self harm, and Alcohol
Moderate: Death of parent, Abandonment, Death, Murder, Sexual content, and Grief
Minor: Stalking and Suicide
joensign's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Child abuse
Moderate: Suicide and Alcoholism
Minor: Death of parent
verysillygoose's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
though the plot was wonderfully written, i felt like the characters were quite one dimensional and the romance felt forced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Death of parent
blueberry0531's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Blood and Suicide
Minor: Death of parent
classicpseudonym's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
this book can't be described as anything other than magical. and i'm saying that as a person who isn't big on fantasy. the concept of the circus was fascinating to read, and morgenstern's use of descriptive detail is top tier. while reading, i could picture the tents of the circus, chandresh's mansion, marco's study, etc., and i'm not the most imaginative person. additionally, the book featured many characters that all played a role and added to the plot, which i appreciated. i was especially fond of herr thiessen's character and found his work as a clockmaker interesting to read about. i also liked one of the themes of this book, which was that none of us truly know what's possible. lastly, i wasn't the biggest fan of the romance between marco and celia, but i'm not big on romance in books in general. i felt that their relationship dragged on for too long. additionally, i feel that their characters lacked character development compared to character's like bailey, isabel, etc. overall, i'd still recommend this book to anyone looking for a mysterious, almost prose-like book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Alcohol, and Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent
writewithapendragon's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Intensely atmospheric, enchanting language and setting. I didn’t buy into the main romance but I don’t know that it took away from my enjoyment of the book overall.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Suicide, Fire/Fire injury, Blood, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Death, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Alcohol, Blood, Confinement, Sexual content, Bullying, Death, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse
Romance/sexual content is all G rated/alluded to, no sexual content on the page though there is kissing.alexisgarcia's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
i am so glad that this book lived up to the hype. i can’t even begin to describe how beautiful and magical the writing was. i could taste the circus snacks, see inside every tent and their corresponding act, and feel the magic that surrounded the circus. the concept was executed perfectly and truly left me in awe. this is one of the most beautifully written books i’ve ever read. i was fully immersed in this world and never wanted to leave.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Animal cruelty, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Infidelity, Death, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
owlliecat's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.5
A true Morgenstern novel, mysterious and emotional. The novel is written in such a creative way, seemingly random until the end when everything perfectly ties together.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Child abuse
Moderate: Suicide
liesbethvv's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
A highly immersive read, magical realism done right. I enjoyed accompanying Celia and Marco through their challenge and being carried away into the circus with all its entertaining characters, magical tents and lively atmosphere.
This is absolutely a book you should read for the writing and the mood, not because you want a cohesive plot. Though there is one, you shouldn’t get too hung up on possible plot holes and the technical details of the magic systems, you’re just here to enjoy the ride and I really hope you do!
This is absolutely a book you should read for the writing and the mood, not because you want a cohesive plot. Though there is one, you shouldn’t get too hung up on possible plot holes and the technical details of the magic systems, you’re just here to enjoy the ride and I really hope you do!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse and Emotional abuse
Minor: Death of parent, Suicide, and Murder
hannasandmann's review against another edition
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Murder and Death
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Death of parent