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

Two magicians shall appear in England. The first shall fear me; the second shall long to behold me Centuries ago, when magic still existed in England, the greatest magician of them all was the Raven King. A human child brought up by fairies, the R...

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Moods

mysterious 82%
adventurous 72%
dark 42%
funny 36%
challenging 30%
reflective 19%
emotional 14%
tense 12%
lighthearted 9%
sad 7%
informative 6%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
hopeful 4%

Pace

slow 79%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 36% | 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: 11% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.95

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