A review by jsibler
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke

adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

What a world Susanna Clarke created! Charm and wit, and a perfect grasp of the era. Her characters, though they sparkle, like the surface of a river in sunshine, once you step in you'll find there's not much to wade in, let alone enough to swim in.