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The Night Circus

Erin Morgenstern

Start date: September 2, 2014

Finish date: September 30, 2014

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Mar 25, 2015 Megan rated it liked it

Shelves: read-and-own

I don't understand the hype over this book. While the writing was beautiful and the setting as magical and whimsical as they come, the characters were about as interesting as a piece of chalk (and I'm being generous). ...more

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Apr 10, 2021 Elena Granger rated it liked it

Shelves: av-audible

I don't have much to say about the story. It is pretty plain and boring and definitely overhyped.
Though I really enjoyed the descriptive language and the atmosphere. The author did it well! All the mystery and festive vibes of circus are present. I even wanted to visit a circus :) Hope soon I can manage to do it! ...more

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Aug 12, 2018 Jess Penhallow rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: usa, uk, fantasy, 1900s, france, germany, switzerland, turkey, ireland, canada

I am glad that I gave this book a second chance.

I dnf'd years ago due to the second person, present tense perspective that just rubbed me up the wrong way. Luckily second person was used sparingly and I got used to the present tense.

Once I got over that I was able to absorb myself in this original and creative book all about magic and the imagination. The author does a great job of portraying setting and bringing the story alive for the reader. On that count I cannot fault this book. I did, how ...more

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