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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
meecespieces'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: War and Death
Moderate: Slavery
lizziaha's review
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
_david_'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? Yes
4.0
The language, though challenging at times, never becomes overwhelming. In contrast to other books attempting a dry, academic style, this one strikes a balance that I found surprisingly enjoyable. The story unfolds like an epic legend and I liked the historical fantasy setting combined with the magic. Something in the way that magic was written as something that old grumpy men discuss like modern academics do to science appealed to me. It's a daunting book to pick up, but I am glad I've read it.
Graphic: Death, Classism, Confinement, and Murder
Moderate: Racism, War, and Sexism
Minor: Slavery
hfrancesh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: War, Violence, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Gun violence, Racism, and Slavery
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
coballe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Blood
Minor: Death, Racism, Murder, War, and Dementia