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message 1: by Jasmine (last edited Apr 18, 2015 02:36PM) (new)

Jasmine (jasminesallbooked) Since we are scheduled to start part three tomorrow, I thought we should start a discussion about part two today!

What was your favorite part of the circus? Which character would you most want to meet? Which tent would you most want to visit? Which food sounded most appealing?

Between the chapters that tell the story of The Night Circus are descriptions of the circus itself, written as if you are visiting it right now. What do these
chapters add to the story?

Why are Frederick Thiessen and the reveurs important to the story? Why do you think some people were so entranced by the circus that they devoted themselves to
following it around?

Did you feel sorry for those who were being used in the game -- Isobel, the Burgess sisters, even Celia and Marco? Why do you think some people, like Mr. Barris, don't mind being trapped by the circus while it drives others,
like Tara Burgess, mad?


message 2: by Kami (new)

Kami (kalicu) | 187 comments Mod
I still love Celia the best. I would also want to visit all the tents! :-)


message 3: by Kami (new)

Kami (kalicu) | 187 comments Mod
Yay! I just finished The Night Circus! I HAVE to buy this in a physical copy instead of an eBook. This is one of the best books I've ever read!


message 4: by Sophie (new)

Sophie (randomreadingsofafangirl) | 21 comments The chapters in second person definitely add to the whole magical effect of this impossible world of illusions. And I think I'd love to see Poppet and Widget's tent. Also, what do people think of Bailey?


message 5: by Sophie (new)

Sophie (randomreadingsofafangirl) | 21 comments Edit: just saw the whole conversation about Bailey on the other discussion, so that should probably continue over there...


message 6: by Mary ♥ (new)

Mary ♥ (sortofafairytale) | 593 comments Mod
Okay.My favorite characters are Chandresh and Celia.I would love to visit the Maze of Clouds and the room with the bottles and bowls,you know,the story one


message 7: by Mary ♥ (new)

Mary ♥ (sortofafairytale) | 593 comments Mod
Kalani wrote: "Yay! I just finished The Night Circus! I HAVE to buy this in a physical copy instead of an eBook. This is one of the best books I've ever read!"

I own the physical copy.No matter what,I ADORE this book.Did u write a review?Send Private Message,wanna talk about The.Ending!!O.Of


message 8: by Ali (new)

Ali (allouin) I think I would most want to meet Celia because she's adorable and seems to be like the type of person I'd like to be around.

Tent would definitely have to be the cloud one, it sounds super fun but I'd be afraid to jump down, haha.

As for food. I'll take anything from the midnight feasts. *.*

The pieces written in first person add more description to the story. I love them because it makes me feel like I'm really there.

Yes, I kind of feel sorry that there's people being used, but I mean, sometimes it has to happen .

I wouldn't mind being trapped by the circus, it sounds like a lot of fun to stay there and never getting sick is definitely a plus.


message 9: by Mary ♥ (new)

Mary ♥ (sortofafairytale) | 593 comments Mod
Alisha wrote: "I think I would most want to meet Celia because she's adorable and seems to be like the type of person I'd like to be around.

Tent would definitely have to be the cloud one, it sounds super fun b..."


XDXD Ikr!!


message 10: by Raychul (new)

Raychul (rraychul) my favourite character is actually isobel. i am halfway through part 2 at the moment and i really like her. im intrigued about the way the circus seems to trap everyone there. is that marcos doing or is that just the way of the circus anyway? the carousel is my favourite


message 11: by Mary ♥ (new)

Mary ♥ (sortofafairytale) | 593 comments Mod
Raychul wrote: "my favourite character is actually isobel. i am halfway through part 2 at the moment and i really like her. im intrigued about the way the circus seems to trap everyone there. is that marcos doing ..."

I ADORED Isobel in the 2nd part but then I didn't really love her


message 12: by Raychul (new)

Raychul (rraychul) i just finished part 2 and have to sag bailey, poppet and widget all together are my current favourites. i wasnt that impressed with the end of part 2, i had hoped we would get to read about how marco felt being so close to celia than just from her point of view. celia is one of my lesser favourite characters though so im a bit biased.
i love the parts written by friedrick thiessen at the start of each chapter. it makes it all feel so real!
im hoping there will be more about the actual competition in part 3 - not much seemed to be done in part 2


message 13: by Mary ♥ (new)

Mary ♥ (sortofafairytale) | 593 comments Mod
Raychul wrote: "i just finished part 2 and have to sag bailey, poppet and widget all together are my current favourites. i wasnt that impressed with the end of part 2, i had hoped we would get to read about how ma..."

In part 3...You'll probably freak out...It has so many plot twists!!!But I ADORE this book


message 14: by Mary ♥ (new)

Mary ♥ (sortofafairytale) | 593 comments Mod
My faves are Chandresh and Celia.I used to feel neutral towards Celia but what happened in the 3rd,4th and 5th parts...well,I just couldn't help but love her


message 15: by Ali (new)

Ali (allouin) Can you please refrain from mentioning anything about any parts after the one of the discussion?


message 16: by Mary ♥ (new)

Mary ♥ (sortofafairytale) | 593 comments Mod
Alisha wrote: "Can you please refrain from mentioning anything about any parts after the one of the discussion?"

Yeah okay,sorry!!!


message 17: by Ali (new)

Ali (allouin) Sorry. I like feeling completely surprised and knowing a plot twist is coming or a character changes or something makes me expect it a bit more.


message 18: by Mary ♥ (new)

Mary ♥ (sortofafairytale) | 593 comments Mod
Alisha wrote: "Sorry. I like feeling completely surprised and knowing a plot twist is coming or a character changes or something makes me expect it a bit more."

It's okay!!I don't like being spoiled too.I do like spoiling others,thoughXD


message 19: by Jasmine (new)

Jasmine (jasminesallbooked) I finished part two and I'm having a hard time continuing, I feel like I'm losing interest in the book.


message 20: by Mary ♥ (new)

Mary ♥ (sortofafairytale) | 593 comments Mod
I don't think it is possible to feel such things but if you think so,it's your choice to continue or leave the book


message 21: by Sophie (new)

Sophie (randomreadingsofafangirl) | 21 comments I always use my weekend to read this book, so tonight I'm starting part 3 and I'm excited!


message 22: by Ali (new)

Ali (allouin) Jasmine. I know that feeling but I'm going to finish it. It just seems like it's dragging on to me. I hope parts 4 and 5 pick up the pace.


message 23: by Jasmine (new)

Jasmine (jasminesallbooked) I'm glad someone agrees with me, Alisha! I think I'm going to push my way through it anyway


message 24: by Elisa (new)

Elisa H (the-bookie-monster) | 135 comments All of the characters are really cool idk how people are picking just one! Celia is just so perfect, but Isobel is cool too, and then you have Bailey and Poppet and Widget- just how?


message 25: by Ali (new)

Ali (allouin) Hopefully by the end, we'll both like it.


message 26: by Raychul (new)

Raychul (rraychul) its good to have different opinions in a book club. its one of my favourite books and i really love everything about it. but if everyone else felt the same the discussions would be boring!
feel free to write anything you dont like about the story. that's what these discussions are for (:


message 27: by Kaitlyn (new)

Kaitlyn (khams) | 4 comments Don't mind me guys! I'm just more than a little behind haha. I feel bad for Isobel, but I love the developing relationship between Celia and Marco and I also love the friendship between poppet, widget, and Bailey too.


message 28: by Raychul (new)

Raychul (rraychul) poppet, widget and bailey are my favourite. maybe because they're younger and seem more innocent and fun to me


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