A review by jehansflowers
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, by Susanna Clarke
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
fuck i enjoyed this book. maybe its just bc i was listening to the audiobook at 1.9x speed, but i found it way more digestible than i was expecting. more than anything it was really just incredibly impressive. it was thoroughly well-researched, and melded that with the unique magic system and alternate history beautifully. honestly, very fun read.
my primary criticism is this: couldve been gayer
12/27/22 edit: didnt put a star rating on it before, but its getting 5 bc i still think about this book at least once a week
my primary criticism is this: couldve been gayer
12/27/22 edit: didnt put a star rating on it before, but its getting 5 bc i still think about this book at least once a week
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Sexism, Violence, Xenophobia, Racism, War, and Misogyny
Moderate: Murder, Death, Colonisation, Gun violence, Mental illness, and Terminal illness