readwithria's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The Night Circus intrigued me with its iconic opening line, and the rest of the story kept me going. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and completely understand why so many people love it.
The Night Circus flips back and forth between two main timelines and progresses through about 30 years of time. Erin Morgenstern is such a smart writer, she structured this novel so well and crafted so many lovely point-of-view characters. The book was very atmospheric, which was definitely its strong suit. I sometimes found myself wishing that I understood how the magic worked a little bit more, but I also felt like that air of mystery was intentional so I didn't mind that too much.
I think the biggest weak point was the relationship between Marco and Celia. I didn't find myself believing their feelings for each other amounted to love. When other people talked about them I could see it, but where they were together I didn't buy the romance. That didn't detract too much from the book, but I think that's what kept it from being a 5 star read for me.
All in all, this was a lovely book that I would definitely reread. 4 stars.
The Night Circus flips back and forth between two main timelines and progresses through about 30 years of time. Erin Morgenstern is such a smart writer, she structured this novel so well and crafted so many lovely point-of-view characters. The book was very atmospheric, which was definitely its strong suit. I sometimes found myself wishing that I understood how the magic worked a little bit more, but I also felt like that air of mystery was intentional so I didn't mind that too much.
I think the biggest weak point was the relationship between Marco and Celia. I didn't find myself believing their feelings for each other amounted to love. When other people talked about them I could see it, but where they were together I didn't buy the romance. That didn't detract too much from the book, but I think that's what kept it from being a 5 star read for me.
All in all, this was a lovely book that I would definitely reread. 4 stars.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Injury/injury detail, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Alcoholism, Blood, Child abuse, Death, and Emotional abuse
cassieslibrary's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
When the gates open at last, Herr Friedrick Thiessen feels as though he is returning home after an extended absence
And that was how I felt reading this book, at home.
Erin Morgenstern's writing and world-building are phenomenal, and I always feel absolutely transformed upon finishing her novels. No other author writes prose like she does, like WOW!!!
anyways, i love her and i love this book and i love the starless sea and i love the characters in this book and i love the plot and i love the setting and i just UGH i'm in love.
And that was how I felt reading this book, at home.
Erin Morgenstern's writing and world-building are phenomenal, and I always feel absolutely transformed upon finishing her novels. No other author writes prose like she does, like WOW!!!
anyways, i love her and i love this book and i love the starless sea and i love the characters in this book and i love the plot and i love the setting and i just UGH i'm in love.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Murder, Physical abuse, Suicide, Violence, and Injury/injury detail
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Self harm
Minor: Alcohol and Pregnancy
eve_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Overall Thoughts:
⁕ This is the most atmospheric book I have ever read! The world of the circus is rich and alive on every page.
⁕ Because the structure of the book is nonlinear and covers multiple characters, the plot was hard to keep track of at times.
⁕ The characters’ development could be A LOT stronger. I was surprised by some of their actions and also the evolution of the main relationship.
⁕ This is the most atmospheric book I have ever read! The world of the circus is rich and alive on every page.
⁕ Because the structure of the book is nonlinear and covers multiple characters, the plot was hard to keep track of at times.
⁕ The characters’ development could be A LOT stronger. I was surprised by some of their actions and also the evolution of the main relationship.
⁕ The ending was beautiful, but the means by which the author got there were not fully-fledged. There is some unexplained magic and a few plot holes that weren’t resolved.
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Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Gun violence, Child abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
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