The circus arrives without warning…
The Night Circus- Erin Morgenstern
Well if you read my top ten books of 2011, you know that The Night Circus was/is one of my favorites. Morgenstern gets everything right. The Victorian/turn of the century setting is perfect for this story and the non-linear time sequence is playful. The visual imagery is stunning, the characters are endearing, and the plot is full of twists and turns that will delight as much as the circus itself. I think perhaps my favorite part of all is that Morgenstern doesn’t shirk a tough ending but stays true to the story without wrapping it all up in a pretty “all is well” bow. From the concept to the clever execution, The Night Circus is definitely a book that will endure in the imaginations of those who read it. I will certainly be a reveur my whole life through.
Overall: A
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