xonicle 's review for:

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke
5.0
adventurous challenging funny inspiring mysterious slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Susanna, when I catch you Susanna…
1,000 pages of two gentleman wizards discovering they’ve been married the whole time. Slow to build-up, but honestly one of the best books I’ve ever read. Fantastic characters, amazing worldbuilding, and gorgeous writing. The classical novel style lulls you into a false sense of security only for the rug to be pulled out from under you with no warning. If I could give it 6 stars, I would. You will have to pry this book from my cold, dead hands.