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The one star is for creativity - I thought details of the circus were pretty cool. But there was zero character development and I felt hugely manipulated as a reader on almost every page. And the ending! Oh, boy. How convenient. How random. There was so much hype not just in the real world but in the book itself about the circus and the magic that all ultimately led nowhere, how could I feel anything but totally let down?
I don't usually read fantasy, but this was a delightful read. Superb storytelling. It is sensuous and subtle and romantic. An enchanting read.
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3.5
I feel a bit like something might be wrong with me for not loving this book as much as a lot of people whose opinions I trust said I would. Was I missing something? Was it the wrong book at the wrong time? Or was it just not my cup of tea after all?
What I liked about this story was the package it arrived in. I found the setting of the Night Circus to be truly exquisite, described and luscious detail and haunting me with its imagery, sounds, and scents long after the book was complete. I think ...more
I feel a bit like something might be wrong with me for not loving this book as much as a lot of people whose opinions I trust said I would. Was I missing something? Was it the wrong book at the wrong time? Or was it just not my cup of tea after all?
What I liked about this story was the package it arrived in. I found the setting of the Night Circus to be truly exquisite, described and luscious detail and haunting me with its imagery, sounds, and scents long after the book was complete. I think ...more
The perfect summer read: entertaining and fast moving without feeling dumbed down. It was so enveloping while on vacation that I didn't want it to end!
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While it is slowly paced, I found this book's narration to be so charming that I didn't care. Sometimes it's nice to read something slower. I was really able to picture things that went on, something that is usually difficult for me. I was even attached to the characters. Pretty rare, really.
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Escapist, imaginative. Quick read!
Dec 15, 2012
Shannon
marked it as to-read
Jan 05, 2014
Jessica
marked it as to-read
Mar 07, 2015
Becki
marked it as to-read
Oct 06, 2015
Rachael Uggla
marked it as to-read
