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Book on CD performed by Simon Prebble
3.5**** rounded up to 4**** (Mostly on the strength of Simon Prebble's performance on the audio)
From the book jacket: In the year 1806, with the Napoleonic Wars raging on land and sea, most people believe magic to be long dead in England--until the reclusive Mr Norrell reveals his powers, and becomes a celebrity overnight. Soon, another practicing magician comes forth: the young, handsome, and daring Jonathan Strange. He becomes Norrell's student, and they jo ...more
3.5**** rounded up to 4**** (Mostly on the strength of Simon Prebble's performance on the audio)
From the book jacket: In the year 1806, with the Napoleonic Wars raging on land and sea, most people believe magic to be long dead in England--until the reclusive Mr Norrell reveals his powers, and becomes a celebrity overnight. Soon, another practicing magician comes forth: the young, handsome, and daring Jonathan Strange. He becomes Norrell's student, and they jo ...more
First attempt January 5, 2011
This morning I started listening to the audiobook of this story. OMG is it boring! I made it to chapter six, around page 65 before totally giving up on it. I don't think I've ever "read" anything so dry and tedious. I absolutely hated Mr. Norrell. He is so contrary and rude to everyone. Since no one is as good a magician as he is, they aren't even worth talking to. Amazingly enough, all the "magicians" in London, are theoretical magicians who can't do a lick of magic ...more
This morning I started listening to the audiobook of this story. OMG is it boring! I made it to chapter six, around page 65 before totally giving up on it. I don't think I've ever "read" anything so dry and tedious. I absolutely hated Mr. Norrell. He is so contrary and rude to everyone. Since no one is as good a magician as he is, they aren't even worth talking to. Amazingly enough, all the "magicians" in London, are theoretical magicians who can't do a lick of magic ...more
I thought this book did its thing very well, but it did it for far too long. The book's ending worked, but felt anticlimactic after the 1000 page build up.
My book club laughed at me for continuing to read this, because it indeed went very slowly. But I was right in that it's a book I'm glad to have read, even if I struggled while reading it. ...more
My book club laughed at me for continuing to read this, because it indeed went very slowly. But I was right in that it's a book I'm glad to have read, even if I struggled while reading it. ...more
The story of two magicians who are destined to bring magic back to England. The first third of this book really drags. The next third picks up in places with Strange finally comign into the story but still pretty slow. The last third was interesting and the plot did get wrapped up but it took way too long to get to that point.
Jan 07, 2009
Rebecca
marked it as to-read
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Oct 04, 2009
Kate
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Jan 02, 2011
Marisa
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Oct 09, 2011
Sarah
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Nov 23, 2011
Martha
marked it as to-read
Aug 18, 2014
Kate
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Mar 24, 2015
Michele
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Sep 03, 2015
Vanessa Gayle ⚔️ Fangirl Faction
marked it as to-read
Feb 14, 2017
Melike
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