Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

Susanna Clarke

1149 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

1806. Dans une Angleterre usée par les guerres napoléoniennes, un magicien à l’ancienne mode, Mr Norrell, offre ses services afin d’empêcher l’avancée de la flotte française. En quelques jours, les Anglais ont repris l’avantage. Norrell devient la...

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Community Reviews Summary of 14,702 reviews

Moods

mysterious 82%
adventurous 74%
dark 43%
funny 35%
challenging 31%
reflective 19%
emotional 14%
tense 12%
lighthearted 8%
sad 7%
informative 6%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

slow 78%
medium 20%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 31% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.95

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