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tbrnichols's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
relaxing
slow-paced
- 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
4.25
I really liked the historical tone of the book, with its meandering story and wandering footnotes, which I felt paired very well with the wonder around magic and the lack of hard exploration of the potential thereof in advance. I did find the ending to be a bit unsatisfying, especially since Norrell's redemption seemed unearned in my eyes.
olgaokhrimenko's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
pookage's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
teostergaard's review against another edition
4.0
Fantastic read. Bit long but really puts you in the place. Characters are well developed and Susanna Clarke's plot is excellent. However, think the best aspect of the book is the way she creates a full realized world, so much richer than a mere setting, early nineteenth century London seems to be a real place that she is simply telling us about not bending to suit her story.
amyglbarker's review against another edition
…I got about half way through before I started getting bored, but several people in my life whose opinions I respect have told me to push through so I will make an attempt to return some day!
lucygwrites's review against another edition
1.0
This was more boring than a math textbook. Honestly, whoever said that this was as good as Jane Austen needs to get their eyes checked.
sarah_kirby98's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
rechalky's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0