Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

Susanna Clarke

1024 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

Susanna Clarke's novel is an epic tale of nineteenth-century England and the two magicians who emerge to change its history. In the year 1806, in the midst of the Napoleonic Wars, most people believe magic to have long since disappeared from Engla...

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Community Reviews Summary of 14,168 reviews

Moods

mysterious 82%
adventurous 75%
dark 43%
funny 35%
challenging 31%
reflective 18%
emotional 14%
tense 12%
lighthearted 9%
sad 7%
informative 6%
relaxing 5%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%

Pace

slow 77%
medium 21%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 36% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.95

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