Review by kaia_ - Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

kaia_ 's review for:

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke

2.5

inspiring mysterious relaxing tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Honestly this could be a 5-star book, with interesting world-building and characters and an excellent premise. Unfortunately, the book is hamstrung by its extremely inconsistent pacing and almost completely uncritical regurgitation of early 19th century bigotry.

Content Warnings