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isobel_a's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
monalyna's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
camilaferreira's review against another edition
5.0
Eu acho que esse foi o melhor livro que eu já li ja vida
nastjarchive's review against another edition
4.0
"For no mortal could love the moon. Not for long."
the Starless Sea" by Erin Morgenstern is a mesmerizing journey that transports readers into a realm of enchantment and mystery. with its atmospheric writing and intricate storytelling, this book offers a captivating escape from reality.
morgenstern's prose is nothing short of magical. her vivid descriptions and lyrical language create an immersive atmosphere that sweeps you away into the depths of the story. the way she weaves together multiple narratives and timelines adds to the sense of wonder and keeps you engaged throughout.
what I loved about "The Starless Sea" is its ability to provide a much-needed escape from the mundane. adult escapism a la childhood fairytales, if u will. it invites readers to lose themselves in a world where anything is possible, where secret libraries exist beneath our feet, and where stories have the power to shape reality. this book is a testament to the transformative nature of literature and the escapism it can offer.
I must admit that I found myself slightly overwhelmed and confused with where the narrative was headed towards the end. but nonetheless it was a wonderful wonderful read
omg ich mach nie so elaborate eeviews, ist kinda fun sogar
the Starless Sea" by Erin Morgenstern is a mesmerizing journey that transports readers into a realm of enchantment and mystery. with its atmospheric writing and intricate storytelling, this book offers a captivating escape from reality.
morgenstern's prose is nothing short of magical. her vivid descriptions and lyrical language create an immersive atmosphere that sweeps you away into the depths of the story. the way she weaves together multiple narratives and timelines adds to the sense of wonder and keeps you engaged throughout.
what I loved about "The Starless Sea" is its ability to provide a much-needed escape from the mundane. adult escapism a la childhood fairytales, if u will. it invites readers to lose themselves in a world where anything is possible, where secret libraries exist beneath our feet, and where stories have the power to shape reality. this book is a testament to the transformative nature of literature and the escapism it can offer.
I must admit that I found myself slightly overwhelmed and confused with where the narrative was headed towards the end. but nonetheless it was a wonderful wonderful read
omg ich mach nie so elaborate eeviews, ist kinda fun sogar
brandidean's review against another edition
5.0
Five stars may be a little bit of a stretch, but what was good was soooo good that I’m rounding up.
This was so dreamy. The writing was gorgeous. And it was all about stories and books, which I love. The construction and intricacy of how the pieces wove together reminded me of Cloud Atlas, and the story itself reminded me of Haroun and the Sea of Stories.
I was not sure at first. I was so looking forward to it, based on Night Circus, and I liked the first several chapters a lot. But by about ... almost halfway in, probably ... the back and forth was starting to wear a bit. I loved the Zach story, but having every other chapter be different, seemingly random short stories was getting a little frustrating. I liked them as far as they went, but I figured they must have some symbolism and I wasn’t getting it.
But right around the halfway point some of the pieces started coming together and I realized how the story worked and I just adored it from there ... not quite on. Until about the last 40 or 50 pages. It could be because I went from reading in large chunks on the weekend, to reading as much as I could before falling asleep on weeknights. But the ending went a little over the top, in my opinion. And a little longer than it needed to. And I am *just* finishing it, so I bet questions will keep occurring to me, but one right now is ... What was the Owl King? Did I miss that piece falling into place somewhere? There was the story about the princess’ daughter who goes to live with him, and then a couple of sightings after that, but I don’t think that was every explained explicitly enough for me.
This was so dreamy. The writing was gorgeous. And it was all about stories and books, which I love. The construction and intricacy of how the pieces wove together reminded me of Cloud Atlas, and the story itself reminded me of Haroun and the Sea of Stories.
I was not sure at first. I was so looking forward to it, based on Night Circus, and I liked the first several chapters a lot. But by about ... almost halfway in, probably ... the back and forth was starting to wear a bit. I loved the Zach story, but having every other chapter be different, seemingly random short stories was getting a little frustrating. I liked them as far as they went, but I figured they must have some symbolism and I wasn’t getting it.
But right around the halfway point some of the pieces started coming together and I realized how the story worked and I just adored it from there ... not quite on. Until about the last 40 or 50 pages. It could be because I went from reading in large chunks on the weekend, to reading as much as I could before falling asleep on weeknights. But the ending went a little over the top, in my opinion. And a little longer than it needed to. And I am *just* finishing it, so I bet questions will keep occurring to me, but one right now is ... What was the Owl King? Did I miss that piece falling into place somewhere? There was the story about the princess’ daughter who goes to live with him, and then a couple of sightings after that, but I don’t think that was every explained explicitly enough for me.
rosathemilkman's review against another edition
5.0
Why the low rating? Why do people hate having fun?