Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

Susanna Clarke

1024 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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English magicians were once the wonder of the known world, with fairy servants at their beck and call; they could command winds, mountains, and woods. But by the early 1800s they have long since lost the ability to perform magic. They can only wri...

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Community Reviews Summary of 21,161 reviews

Moods

mysterious 82%
adventurous 71%
dark 42%
funny 37%
challenging 29%
reflective 18%
emotional 15%
tense 13%
lighthearted 9%
sad 7%
informative 6%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

slow 79%
medium 19%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 31% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 35% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.95

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