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A review by booksandbongs
The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
"Not all stories speak to all listeners, but all listeners can find a story that does, somewhere, sometime. In one form or another." (page 298)
This book feels like a love letter written to lovers of books. To those who envelop themselves in fictional worlds and use reading as a way to escape to another place. The sheer expanse of this book combined with intertangled story lines provides a complex read that demands the readers full attention. Because of the elegant writing style and beautiful prose, I found myself re reading sentences and pages to savor them a little longer. There were times when I was unsure of the narrative, but this is one that absolutely rewards you for sticking with it. The layers to the story really drew me into the world, and I would be lying if I haven't kept an eye out for any painted doors since. I also really appreciated the references and element of video games in the story, as someone who's two main hobbies are reading and gaming, this book felt like it was meant for people like me.
It is so easy to fall in love with not only the world, but the characters that fit together just right.
I think anyone who shares a similar relationship to books and to reading will feel the same about this book. It is just magnificent. This is another one that will stick with me for a long time, I think I will always wish I could pop into the Harbor to curl up in a cozy corner with a kitty and lose myself in a story (or many stories). It will be one I will be purchasing a copy of to hold on to forever -- it is one of those books that feels like home, that I don't want to say "see you later" to.
"Strange, isn't it? To love a book. When the words on the pages become so precious that they feel like part of your own history because they are." (page 373).
This book feels like a love letter written to lovers of books. To those who envelop themselves in fictional worlds and use reading as a way to escape to another place. The sheer expanse of this book combined with intertangled story lines provides a complex read that demands the readers full attention. Because of the elegant writing style and beautiful prose, I found myself re reading sentences and pages to savor them a little longer. There were times when I was unsure of the narrative, but this is one that absolutely rewards you for sticking with it. The layers to the story really drew me into the world, and I would be lying if I haven't kept an eye out for any painted doors since. I also really appreciated the references and element of video games in the story, as someone who's two main hobbies are reading and gaming, this book felt like it was meant for people like me.
It is so easy to fall in love with not only the world, but the characters that fit together just right.
I think anyone who shares a similar relationship to books and to reading will feel the same about this book. It is just magnificent. This is another one that will stick with me for a long time, I think I will always wish I could pop into the Harbor to curl up in a cozy corner with a kitty and lose myself in a story (or many stories). It will be one I will be purchasing a copy of to hold on to forever -- it is one of those books that feels like home, that I don't want to say "see you later" to.
"Strange, isn't it? To love a book. When the words on the pages become so precious that they feel like part of your own history because they are." (page 373).