Books
by Erin Morganstern
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The Night Circus |
This beautiful book will either infuriate you - or enchant you. It has enchanted me despite its flaws (yes, I agree there are flaws). I have been completely drawn into this world of a magical night circus, the Cirque des Rêves, sustained by the magical contest between two young magicians. This is a fairy tale, and fairy tales are rarely consistent. If you enjoyed Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell (bwl 27) have a look.
(Ferelith Hordon - bwl 63 Winter 2011) |
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The Night Circus |
Two people on the same day said: "You must read this". I did and was captivated by the magical world of Le Cirque des Rêves which suddenly is 'there' between sunset and sunrise. From the love affair between two characters caught in a mysterious contest to the amazing events and extraordinary people 'in' the circus, I wanted to be there wandering through the whiteness of the tents bewitched by every mind-blowing happening. I loved it.
(Margaret Knott - bwl 68 Spring 2013) |
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The Starless Sea |
I loved The Night Circus, the author's debut so was really looking forward to this her second novel. The production certainly promised a magical read. Possibly...probably...but I found myself so disappointed (or maybe I am not clever enough). Magical, yes - but somewhat incoherent. I think the whole is a metaphor for writing a book and the way imagination works potentially a threat to reason. But I am not sure...form over substance? Can someone enlighten me?
(Ferelith Hordon - bwl 103 Winter 2022) |
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