Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

Susanna Clarke

782 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

English magicians were once the wonder of the known world, with fairy servants at their beck and call; they could command winds, mountains, and woods. But by the early 1800s they have long since lost the ability to perform magic. They can only wri...

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Community Reviews Summary of 16,619 reviews

Moods

mysterious 82%
adventurous 72%
dark 42%
funny 36%
challenging 30%
reflective 18%
emotional 14%
tense 12%
lighthearted 9%
sad 7%
informative 6%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
hopeful 4%

Pace

slow 78%
medium 20%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 32% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 35% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.95

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