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The Night Circus

Erin Morgenstern

Start date: March 1, 2012

Finish date: March 31, 2012

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Mar 17, 2016 Suzie marked it as dnf

Strike one was writing this in the present tense and choosing a style of prose that was reminiscent of Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell.

Strike two was the way Tsukiko was introduced.

And strike three was this:

He reads histories and mythologies and fairy tales, wondering why it seems that only girls are ever swept away from their mundane lives on farms by knights or princes or wolves. It strikes him as unfair to not have the same fanciful opportunity himself.

What?! What mythology was he reading? I' ...more

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Jan 08, 2012 Think rated it it was amazing

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The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
January 8, 2012 to January 23, 2012
387 pages
Published: 09.13.11

Synopsis from Barnes & Noble
“The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Within the black-and-white striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements. It is called Le Cirque des Rêves, and it is only open at night.
But behind the scenes, a fierce competition is underway—a duel between two young ma ...more

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Sep 03, 2012 Naomi cooper rated it it was amazing

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amazing, read it in a few hours because i couldn't put it down. literally found myself walking around with it reading, so addictive. really emotional and still have the story with me even after finishing the book. ...more

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Jan 07, 2014 Cate (The Professional Fangirl) rated it it was amazing

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When was the last time you’ve been to a circus? It’s been too long for me. Just the thought of it makes me so excited. And I’m not talking about Cirque du Soleil. I remember reading (and watching) Water for Elephants and wishing that a circus stops nearby. There’s something magical about a circus… not just the sleight of hand or the very well trained performers. As soon as you pass through the gates, it is a whole new world.

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Jan 25, 2012 Laurie rated it liked it

I was a little disapointed with this book. Most reviews gave 4-5 stars not in my opinion. I kept waiting for it to get better and it just didn't for me. ...more

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