A review by peppypenguin
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

5.0

Wow. How do I begin? Reading this book was, to me, like taking a leisurely stroll through a museum. Each chapter was a work of art, so intricate and detailed and beautiful. Each piece is connected in various ways, and though there is underlying mystery by the end of it you come out with an understanding and sense of completion. Morgenstern's writing is absolutely amazing. I was so enthralled with each chapter, that I pulled out the book every chance I got. The book is beautiful but it is a slow read: I appreciated each beauty at intervals, taking it chapter by chapter and pausing in between. Except for when I reached the end, as I'm the kind of person who gets a sudden rush at that point, I feel like this is perhaps the best way to read the book. I enjoyed the characters and the choice of timeline and way of presenting the story. I think the strength comes from this beauty I've been describing, as well as the entire idea and world that the author presents. This book is most certainly worth a read, though it should be said that this isn't for those who are looking for a romance or adventure novel. I recommend it for those who read for the appreciation of reading, and especially for those who enjoyed being whisked away from their daily lives into fantastical worlds that keep you dreaming long after the last page has been read and the book firmly shut.