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The Starless Sea
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Start date
January 1, 2020
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January 31, 2020
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Chosen as our group BotM in January 2020.

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What Members Thought

Carrie
Ever feel like a book was written for you? Like the author had you in mind when writing it? Well that was what The Starless Sea was for me. I actually cried many times when reading, the ache and the longing and familiarity. It was for ME.

This book is haunting and magical and one to be held tightly to the chest for many years to come. Erin Morgenstern is truly a gifted person and I will treasure and cherish her stories for the rest of my life.
Renuka
This would have been three stars if I had actually understood what was going on. The writing stopped bothering me (as much) as I read. The characters didn't grow on me, but I didn't hate them. I just...never had a clue what was going on???

I probably wouldn't have finished it if I didn't have to for book club, but maybe they can explain what happened to me...
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Jenifer Jacobs
Jun 11, 2020 rated it it was amazing
This is probably more of a 4.5 but rounded up for the beautiful writing and sheer enjoyment. Sometimes rambling and way too many characters (but isn't this looping around part of the feel of the place??). Magical and mystical and absolutely mirrors the love of BOOKS and stories. ...more
Logan
To quote a familiar adage, this is a book that unfolds slowly and then all at once. I very much enjoyed the journey this took me on, even when I was confused or questioning its purpose.

Erin Morgenstern can break all the rules, in my opinion. I don’t care if her main character is passive, or the pacing is slow, or if the interludes don’t always pay off. Because her world is so delicious that I’m just thankful to be in it for any amount of time. I want it to be a slow and sweet unpeeling of layer
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Sarah
Nov 06, 2020 rated it really liked it
Surreal. Not meant to be read for plot.
Devon
Jan 19, 2020 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: fantasy, library
Kelli V Spann
Jul 09, 2019 marked it as to-read
The Sassy Bookworm
Sep 04, 2019 marked it as to-read
Shelves: fantasy
Wendy
Sep 24, 2019 marked it as to-read
Dawn Litwiller
Nov 04, 2019 marked it as to-read
B
Nov 06, 2019 marked it as to-read
Cathy
Mar 07, 2020 rated it it was ok
Nichole Thornton
Nov 09, 2019 marked it as to-read
Priya
Dec 17, 2019 marked it as to-read
Susan
Dec 25, 2019 marked it as owned-but-not-yet-read
Shannon
Dec 29, 2019 rated it really liked it
Shelves: fantasy, 2016-2020
Cindy Lynn
Jan 21, 2020 rated it it was amazing
Kristen
Jan 21, 2020 marked it as to-read
Britt
Oct 13, 2020 marked it as to-read
Anna Bee
Jun 27, 2021 rated it it was ok
Laura
Jan 10, 2021 marked it as to-read
Shelves: a-fantasy
Renee Cockram
Jan 13, 2021 marked it as to-read
Renate
Oct 30, 2021 marked it as to-read
Mandy
Aug 02, 2023 marked it as to-read