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amsswim's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
For lovers of magical fantasy and characters with significant interpersonal relationship issues, this is the books for you. Love the footnotes and constant character pov rotation.
Moderate: Sexism, Racism, Violence, War, Grief, Misogyny, Xenophobia, Body horror, Classism, Colonisation, and Death
Minor: Toxic friendship, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Slavery, and Mental illness
nefariousbee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
the imagery and some moments were really strong. I can't deny that and I don't want to. but I just can't figure out why there needs to be so much of it.
Graphic: Confinement, Murder, Racism, Animal death, Sexism, and Classism
Moderate: Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Death of parent, and Drug use
Minor: Gore, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
lizziaha's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Toxic friendship, War, Murder, Sexism, Classism, Grief, Mental illness, and Racism
Moderate: Slavery, Gun violence, Antisemitism, and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual assault
lindseyhall44's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell is one of the longest books I have ever read, but also one of the best. Clarke flawlessly blends historical fiction with fantasy, while taking care to write in the style of the period. I’ve heard it described as if Jane Austen wrote about magic, which feels spot on. Although this may not be for everyone, don’t be put off by the length. The ending is well worth it:)
Graphic: Mental illness, Grief, War, Blood, Murder, Violence, and Death
thecriticalreader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
0.5
I borrowed Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clark from my library through the Libby App. It is the second book by Clark that I have read; I read Piranesi in 2023 and gave it 4 stars.
Graphic: Gun violence, Murder, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Mental illness, Alcohol, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Sexism, War, Forced institutionalization, and Racism
Minor: Antisemitism, Slavery, and Religious bigotry
mkaiww's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: War, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Racism, Racial slurs, and Mental illness
Moderate: Physical abuse, Violence, Emotional abuse, Medical trauma, Gaslighting, Gore, and Chronic illness
Minor: Hate crime and Gun violence
szuum's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Racism, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Slavery and Misogyny
botanicpanic's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Mental illness, Racism, War, and Death
Moderate: Sexism, Gun violence, and Slavery
cyberhavok's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: War, Death, and Slavery
Moderate: Mental illness
jessthanthree's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Racism, Gore, Sexism, War, and Body horror
Moderate: Murder, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Death, Violence, Gun violence, and Forced institutionalization
Minor: Transphobia, Slavery, and Death of parent