Reviews

The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern

nikinem's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective tense slow-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? Yes

5.0

aitzko's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad tense slow-paced

• 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? No

3.75

I found the narrative to be really frustrating- every time I was really getting into it, everything changed again. Several times while reading/listening I had the thought that I’d like to re read just to get a better handle on it.

jakerd8's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

gabriellebelisle's review against another edition

5.0

I don't have the words for this book. It is absolutely brilliant, beautiful and stunning. It's a new favorite and one I'm sure I'll be returning to time and time again. It's like reading a dream you only half remember.

8lueminn0w's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.75

whatureadthisyear's review against another edition

adventurous dark inspiring mysterious tense slow-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? It's complicated

5.0

andtheangelswouldnthelpyou's review against another edition

3.5

Strong first half, weak second act

lilyantan's review against another edition

5.0

I picked this book up at random from the bookstore. It was one of the staff picks and I didn't pay much attention to the author. Only after I paid did I realise it's written by Erin Morgenstern, author of [b:The Night Circus|9361589|The Night Circus|Erin Morgenstern|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1387124618l/9361589._SY75_.jpg|14245059]. I was not happy. I didn't hate the Night Circus but I found it really mediocre and a bit boring. So it was with a lot of doubt that I started reading The Starless Sea.

At first, it sounded a lot like [b:The Ten Thousand Doors of January|43521657|The Ten Thousand Doors of January|Alix E. Harrow|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1548174710l/43521657._SY75_.jpg|63516505]. Doors that lead to other worlds, an organization that's shutting them down and a book that ties the stories together... sound familiar? Uh, was this a "who can write it better" contest. It's very confusing as both books came out almost at the same time. Anyway, that didn't help the books case, I didn't like Ten Thousand Doors much either and thought ugh, not only am I not a fan of this author but this is a rehash of another story, great.

However, as I read on, I forgot all about January and her stupid doors. This book is so much more it's multiple interwoven and timeless stories filled with adventure , drama and eternal love. It's kick ass characters and beautiful prose. It's a time machine that transports you to another world you get totally lost in. Simply, I love this book.

maxine17_'s review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced

5.0

_carlanoguera's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0