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A review by mahi_nad
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
2.0
This book wasn't it for me.
I DNF'd it after a couple of chapters, and I will try to give you the most reliable review I can based on what I've read.
Clearly, this book is meant for people who love slow stories, incredibly long and brilliantly written descriptions, and a dang ton of imagery. Unfortunately, that's not me. I can tolerate imagery when it complements the plot, not substitutes it.
When I first got into this book, I was immediately confused. What was going on?? (Anyone noticing the trend that is my confusion :D). Anyways, I didn't understand what was going on. It didn't hook me in, and I'm not the type of reader to force myself to read through books if I don't feel a certain... connection with it, if that makes sense. And this book just didn't deliver that for me.
I read through reviews before reading this, and I'm honestly a little glad I didn't force myself. Other readers talked about the immediate love that sparks between the two main characters, and although I cannot personally attest to that since I DNF'd it, might as well read other reviews after this to see for yourself.
BOTTOM LINE:
DNF'd it pretty early on due to confusion and lack of "pull" from the book. Maybe it's good, maybe not. I'm not reading this book and forcing myself. You can try it though, if you'd like.
I DNF'd it after a couple of chapters, and I will try to give you the most reliable review I can based on what I've read.
Clearly, this book is meant for people who love slow stories, incredibly long and brilliantly written descriptions, and a dang ton of imagery. Unfortunately, that's not me. I can tolerate imagery when it complements the plot, not substitutes it.
When I first got into this book, I was immediately confused. What was going on?? (Anyone noticing the trend that is my confusion :D). Anyways, I didn't understand what was going on. It didn't hook me in, and I'm not the type of reader to force myself to read through books if I don't feel a certain... connection with it, if that makes sense. And this book just didn't deliver that for me.
I read through reviews before reading this, and I'm honestly a little glad I didn't force myself. Other readers talked about the immediate love that sparks between the two main characters, and although I cannot personally attest to that since I DNF'd it, might as well read other reviews after this to see for yourself.
BOTTOM LINE:
DNF'd it pretty early on due to confusion and lack of "pull" from the book. Maybe it's good, maybe not. I'm not reading this book and forcing myself. You can try it though, if you'd like.