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The Night Circus
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May 1, 2013
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May 31, 2013

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Paul
Jan 31, 2018 rated it really liked it
I really enjoyed this book, the imagery was fantastic, and the magic seemed so mysterious yet familiar in a charming way. I thought the love affair between the two main characters was believable and intense. A book full of amazing sets and vivid descriptions.
FantasyWereld
May 31, 2012 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
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tel je voor: het mooiste circus van de wereld bezoekt jouw dorp of stad. Ineens is het daar. Helemaal uit het niets. Aan het hek hangt een bordje waarop staat dat het circus alleen 's nachts geopend is. Nieuwsgierig tel je de uren, de minuten en de seconden af. En dan is het zover. De poorten openen zich en je stapt de bijzonderste wereld in die je ooit hebt gezien. Alles is zwart-wit, zelfs het vuur. Enkel de bezoekers brengen kleur met zich mee. Voor je zie je tientallen tenten, als het er nie ...more
Daniel McHugh
Atmosphere. Atmosphere. Atmosphere. Ms. Morgenstern's book is a writer's study in control and boundaries.

First, her setting is predominantly confined to only a few locales and she readily masters their look, feel and smell. By limiting her venues, she is able to spend time immersing us within their magic. The title circus is wonderfully transcribed from her imagination and becomes as much a character in the novel as the players themselves. Additionally, the house of Chandresh becomes another of
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Laura
Jan 26, 2014 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Absolutely wonderful. Totally different to anything I've read before. It took me some time to work out if that was a good thing or bad, it is a good thing. Most definitely good. I rushed through the second half of the book utterly entranced by the circus within. beautifully written. ...more
Heather
Apr 25, 2012 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Quite possibly the best book ever. It's transcendent. ...more
Yefim


This was a NaNoWriMo novel, and it sure reads like it. Flat characterization, creaky plotting, racist stereotypes, this book has it all. A short story’s worth of plot padded out to reach the 50k mark (three times over, apparently). Just like a real circus, the thin veneer of magic hides a grimy interior.
Kevin Lever
Nov 17, 2011 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
The best word I can describe this with is "beautiful". Told extremely well, this book is a delight to read and the words float by without any stuttering. I can't recommend it enough, it's pretty magical. ...more
Catherine
Dec 01, 2011 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Tim
Dec 07, 2011 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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Dec 14, 2011 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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Paul
Sep 11, 2012 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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Mar 20, 2013 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
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Nino
Apr 23, 2013 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Christian
May 07, 2013 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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Gilberto
Mar 10, 2014 rated it it was amazing
Kristen
May 25, 2015 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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Mick
Oct 15, 2015 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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L.T. Getty
Oct 21, 2015 marked it as to-read
Amanda
Oct 11, 2016 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Marius Plessis
Jun 24, 2024 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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