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Hannah
Apr 19, 2021 rated it liked it  ·  review of another edition
This is an alternative universe. We are in England in the early 1800's. And magic is real. There are theoretical magicians who just study and learn about it and there are practicing magicians. However, there are only two - Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell. At first, they are delighted to have each other to learn and practice and you know - be magicky together.

But as time passes, theories change and the two men find that they have different views on how magic should be performed. And thus they se
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Thekelburrows
Dec 29, 2014 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
“Woods were ringed with a colour so soft, so subtle that it could scarcely be said to be a colour at all. It was more the idea of a colour - as if the trees were dreaming green dreams or thinking green thoughts.”

Enchanting and wonderful.
Emily
Jun 03, 2015 rated it really liked it
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Even better the second time. Such a cool story concept
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