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Bravo! Well
done! I clap my hands in
applause! To read The Night Circus
is to easily slip into the black and white mysterious world of vintage magic,
dreamy imagery, enigmatic characters, and infinite possibilities that
Morgenstern creates to every detail without flaw. And I mean every
detail of this book is magical even down to the writing on the circus tickets
and business cards. There are a
variety of characters all enticing enough to be your favorite and these vivid
characters will continue to haunt you even after you’ve turned the last page. This book is scrumptious like and old
black and white film except not old but new and vibrant in its monochrome. This is a book for the senses and every
drop should be enjoyed. This is
not a book you rush through; you enjoy the journey and then are immensely
rewarded with the end of the story.
The reader feels as though they are entering and
experiencing the exhibits of the circus among the intricate weaving storyline
of stories within stories acting independently when they are not. You follow the lives of many characters;
among them are Marco and Celia, around whom the circus was created. They are the products of rival
magicians and are bound from childhood to compete against each other using the
circus as a venue. The rules and
how to win the competition is a mystery to them both. It also complicates things as the opponents begin to grow
found of each other. As the story
unfolds you learn more about the night circus and the countless lives it
touches. You also learn that there are unknown consequences of the night circus
to all involved.
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Really an imaginative work of literature this is the closest
in writing that I’ve ever read that has actually put into words what is seen in
the imagination. It points to
truths about life and the possibilities and real magic inherent in life that
unfortunately so many people either don’t see or choose to ignore. It is about making what seems to be
impossible… possible, which is an underlying message whispered throughout. Follow your dreams. Nothing is impossible.
By the time I got to Part V of the book my only thought was
“Genius!” The writer herself could
be called an illusionist. I can
see why Summit Entertainment already has the rights to the movie and if they do
this movie right it will win Best Picture. The colors depicted in this novel are vibrant even the
whites and blacks. Absolutely
vibrant!
This book has been compared to Harry Potter and Twilight but
I feel that it is something else entirely and is much darker and more mature
than its comparisons.
This is a great story for adults to enjoy as it is intricate
and mature but also carries a flavor for the adolescent and I think most of the
story could even be read to fascinated children.
In all, I can see this book inspiring many more like
it. I can see this book inspiring
new fashions and art. This would
be a wonderfully fun book to do for a book club that could incorporate the
festive and fun themes from the book. Your readers become rêveurs decked in black and white with
a touch of red.
Spectacular Spectacular! Invigorating.
Enchanting. Beautiful and
Sad. An Amazing Story!
Happy Reading ;)
~FindItGirl