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flowersindecember's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
such good vibes all around i enjoyed myself so thoroughly there were just a lot of timelines to keep up with but i LOVED the romance subplots and that they weren’t the main focus of the book but also were at the same time. it was just really good but i cannot explain most of it
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide, Grief, Blood, Child abuse, Death, and Violence
ko2h3ckh's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
It's a story about stories and how we tell them to each other. It's sad & beautiful & v v complicated.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
megj23's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Death and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Blood, Murder, and Suicide
quasinaut's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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? Yes
3.5
In the beginning, the world of the circus was entrancing, but as the story unfolded, I became less intrigued by a place that lacked color and energy. Don't get me wrong - I would love the chance to explore the circus, especially the tents that defy explanation, but I question how engaging it would be day after day, year after year.
I listened on audio and while I liked the narration, I think this made it trickier to keep track of the different characters and chronology. I suspect I might like it better if we jumped between characters, but each of their stories didn't jump back and forth in time.
I listened on audio and while I liked the narration, I think this made it trickier to keep track of the different characters and chronology. I suspect I might like it better if we jumped between characters, but each of their stories didn't jump back and forth in time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Death of parent
narzibenoucdel's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Alcoholism, and Physical abuse
eddiroll's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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? N/A
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide, Death, Murder, and Blood
takarakei's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I know a lot of people love this book but it just wasn't for me. Way too much vibes and not enough plot, it really struggled to keep my attention. Honestly it was like 80% descriptions of the Circus, so if you're into that this is the book for you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Child abuse
Moderate: Suicide, Emotional abuse, and Blood
Minor: Death of parent
thestarryshelves's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The Night Circus is a dreamy, atmospheric novel that left me longing for a bit more depth of the plot.
The vibes of the book are immaculate. The highlights of this book were the multiple immersive settings were painted in such a lush way. The circus, of course, was the center of the focus of the detail, but I also enjoyed the Midnight Dinners and the clockmaker's workshop. I find that many settings are built through visual descriptions alone, but this novel was made of smells, tastes, sounds, and feelings. I found the first third of the book enchanting as I encountered this world for the first time, but the novelty eventually wore off.
While the setting was wonderful, the other aspects fell short. Both the characters and the plot are originally shrouded in mystery. As the book progressed and all was unveiled, I found myself uninvested emotionally. Even at the point of the narrative's climax, I was somewhat disengaged. The book's resolution was nice (if a little dogmatic), but ultimately felt hastily constructed - and, like the rest of the narrative, an afterthought to the ambiance.
The vibes of the book are immaculate. The highlights of this book were the multiple immersive settings were painted in such a lush way. The circus, of course, was the center of the focus of the detail, but I also enjoyed the Midnight Dinners and the clockmaker's workshop. I find that many settings are built through visual descriptions alone, but this novel was made of smells, tastes, sounds, and feelings. I found the first third of the book enchanting as I encountered this world for the first time, but the novelty eventually wore off.
While the setting was wonderful, the other aspects fell short. Both the characters and the plot are originally shrouded in mystery. As the book progressed and all was unveiled, I found myself uninvested emotionally. Even at the point of the narrative's climax, I was somewhat disengaged. The book's resolution was nice (if a little dogmatic), but ultimately felt hastily constructed - and, like the rest of the narrative, an afterthought to the ambiance.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
temi1008's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Child abuse and Death
Minor: Death of parent and Suicide
gothcoraline's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? No
5.0
a decadent read, dripping with magic and mystery. i could not put this book down and have reread many times. the descriptions are so real i feel like i am in the circus, i can smell the kettle corn, i can taste the caramel apples, i can see the london buildings rising up around me. erin morgenstern enthralled me with this book. if i could give a book 6 stars, i would 🤍🎪🖤🎪🤍
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Grief, and Violence
Minor: Death of parent