fuwddwuf 's review for:

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke

2.75

slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Oof.   This was a well written, tedious read, whose purpose mystified me.  I have no idea why it ended the way it did.  I think it’s a commentary on English society but any such allusions were out of my reach.  The fantasy aspects of it (magic) seemed squelched by the ponderous portrait of social moeurs that is the backbone of this long long long long book.  Oof.