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A review by kstim
The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern
4.0
Unsurprisingly the world-building was absolutely phenomenal. The way Morgenstern is able to craft such a dreamlike, hyper-realistic world draws the reader in to what is a twisting story within a story. It is a maze of a novel and truly an exhilarating ride.
Unfortunately, it is very much slow to start. And the characters introduced fall a little flat and don't truly gain breath until the second half of the book. This is mostly a complaint about how Kat doesn't feature until the last interlude and how our dear Zachary seems to be more of a plot device rather than a fully fleshed out character. Not to say anything about how the romantic relationships just don't seem to have any teeth to them, any build-up. All other connections are where the book truly shines. Allegra & Dorian, Max & Ezra, Mirabel & Dorian, Eleanor & the Painter.
Not to say that I didn't enjoy every second of this book. The author once again was able to capture a truly unique, surreal experience with her writing. The Starless Sea weaves together a multitude of stories, tying the threads of one larger story into a beautifully written novel.
Unfortunately, it is very much slow to start. And the characters introduced fall a little flat and don't truly gain breath until the second half of the book. This is mostly a complaint about how Kat doesn't feature until the last interlude and how our dear Zachary seems to be more of a plot device rather than a fully fleshed out character. Not to say anything about how the romantic relationships just don't seem to have any teeth to them, any build-up. All other connections are where the book truly shines. Allegra & Dorian, Max & Ezra, Mirabel & Dorian, Eleanor & the Painter.
Not to say that I didn't enjoy every second of this book. The author once again was able to capture a truly unique, surreal experience with her writing. The Starless Sea weaves together a multitude of stories, tying the threads of one larger story into a beautifully written novel.