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Nov 19, 2012
Nancy Brady
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It arrives without warning is how this novel begins. It is the magical, mystical story of a circus of dreams, but more than that it is the backdrop for the game started by two men. Binding two young people together in a contest not of their own making, they are intricately involved in it and all the persons connected with it. The outcome is unknown, but it is a fantasy worth reading.
What kind of circus is only open at night?” (Morgenstern, 3)
The Plot: The Night Circus begins in 1873 as Prospero the Enchanter learns that he has a daughter to be left in his care; a daughter with a special magical ability. It is this ability that brings about a mysterious meeting and the beginning of a game. As the years go by, Prospero meticulously trains his daughter Celia in the art of illusion, while the man in the grey suit, from the mysterious meeting, trains his student Marco. Both are ...more
The Plot: The Night Circus begins in 1873 as Prospero the Enchanter learns that he has a daughter to be left in his care; a daughter with a special magical ability. It is this ability that brings about a mysterious meeting and the beginning of a game. As the years go by, Prospero meticulously trains his daughter Celia in the art of illusion, while the man in the grey suit, from the mysterious meeting, trains his student Marco. Both are ...more
An interesting and beautifully descriptive book. I'm glad I decided to listen to it on audio book because it never would have held my attention if I was reading it. Too many characters to keep straight and a lot of flip flopping between times.
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I guessed reading the reviews that this book wouldn't be for me, and it was not my style. Yes, there is some very lovely writing in there but the third person omniscient, lack of strong plot or deep connection to characters, and even the romance that came out of nowhere weren't my cup of tea. I felt like maybe if the time was in order it might have been better for me. I did like how the ending tied all the ends together in a way that gave you a sense of the magical, I just wish it was more like
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Jun 15, 2012
Nell
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Oct 27, 2012
Connie N.
marked it as to-read
Jan 11, 2014
Carol
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Dec 30, 2014
Delitealex
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Jul 11, 2015
Jim Townsend
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Mar 10, 2016
Melissa (ladybug)
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Mar 19, 2017
Jessica
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