Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

Susanna Clarke with Audrey Niffenegger (Contributor)

1006 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

The year is 1806. England is beleaguered by the long war with Napoleon, and centuries have passed since practical magicians faded into the nation's past. But scholars of this glorious history discover that one remains: the reclusive Mr Norrell, wh...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 17,872 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
adventurous 72%
dark 42%
funny 36%
challenging 30%
reflective 19%
emotional 15%
tense 13%
lighthearted 9%
sad 7%
informative 6%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
hopeful 4%

Pace

slow 78%
medium 19%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 32% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 35% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 49% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.95

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...