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The Night Circus
by Erin Morgenstern
Dreamlike. The Night Circus transforms the world of entertainment and sucks you into a black hole of enchantment. Every single time I opened the pages of the novel, I was transported to an entirely new world. From the first five pages, you’re hooked and unable to let go - you don’t want to let go. Your imagination is unstoppable paired with Morgenstern’s charming story. The narratives, the characters and the entertainment all magically intertwine.
The way the Le Cirque des Rêves works is very simple. It appears at random locations across the globe for a short period of time and is only open from sunset to sunrise. The list of tents and attractions are endless, and it grows so popular it develops a cult following. Beneath the surface of caramel apples and black and white stripes, there is a brutal rivalry taking place, between the students of two magicians. There, they display their abilities but fall for each other in the process.
I loved the concept of the circus and everything it was built on. While it had an air of mystery to it already, it also served as the basis for a thrilling competition. To say the imagery in this novel is captivating would be an understatement. The author has created an intensely visual universe with fifteen main characters and an array of POVs. I could read an entire book of description by Morgenstern and be content.
The book jumps between different moments in time but is easy to follow, each piece comes together really well. While I found the pacing to slow in certain places, there was something about the mystery that made me want to reach the end. There were definitely times I felt like I had to push through, while Morgenstern’s writing does grip in certain places, the plot drops in others. It took me a lot longer than expected to complete The Night Circus, but I truly enjoyed exploring every tent, following the love story and unravelling the competition.
I do feel like Marco and Celia’s love story could have been further developed, their affection was genuine but overly dramatic. It just began. That was it. They’re in love. Whereas a slow-burning romance would have served the plot much better. Their interactions weren’t as electrifying as the rest of the circus and didn’t astound as much as many of the other subplots.
I feel like this is something I would have to read twice. There were a lot of twists and turns in the book, and very enticing moments with astonishing imagery. The best way to approach a book like this, is with an open mind and plenty of imagination.
For more reviews and book posts visit my blog, chaptersofmay.com.
The way the Le Cirque des Rêves works is very simple. It appears at random locations across the globe for a short period of time and is only open from sunset to sunrise. The list of tents and attractions are endless, and it grows so popular it develops a cult following. Beneath the surface of caramel apples and black and white stripes, there is a brutal rivalry taking place, between the students of two magicians. There, they display their abilities but fall for each other in the process.
I loved the concept of the circus and everything it was built on. While it had an air of mystery to it already, it also served as the basis for a thrilling competition. To say the imagery in this novel is captivating would be an understatement. The author has created an intensely visual universe with fifteen main characters and an array of POVs. I could read an entire book of description by Morgenstern and be content.
The book jumps between different moments in time but is easy to follow, each piece comes together really well. While I found the pacing to slow in certain places, there was something about the mystery that made me want to reach the end. There were definitely times I felt like I had to push through, while Morgenstern’s writing does grip in certain places, the plot drops in others. It took me a lot longer than expected to complete The Night Circus, but I truly enjoyed exploring every tent, following the love story and unravelling the competition.
I do feel like Marco and Celia’s love story could have been further developed, their affection was genuine but overly dramatic. It just began. That was it. They’re in love. Whereas a slow-burning romance would have served the plot much better. Their interactions weren’t as electrifying as the rest of the circus and didn’t astound as much as many of the other subplots.
I feel like this is something I would have to read twice. There were a lot of twists and turns in the book, and very enticing moments with astonishing imagery. The best way to approach a book like this, is with an open mind and plenty of imagination.
For more reviews and book posts visit my blog, chaptersofmay.com.