Author: Erin Morgenstern
Series: None
Released: September 13, 2011
Publisher: Doubleday
Tags: Fantasy, Magic
The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Within the black-and-white striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements. It is called Le Cirque des Rêves, and it is only open at night.
But behind the scenes, a fierce competition is underway—a duel between two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who have been trained since childhood expressly for this purpose by their mercurial instructors. Unbeknownst to them, this is a game in which only one can be left standing, and the circus is but the stage for a remarkable battle of imagination and will. Despite themselves, however, Celia and Marco tumble headfirst into love—a deep, magical love that makes the lights flicker and the room grow warm whenever they so much as brush hands.
True love or not, the game must play out, and the fates of everyone involved, from the cast of extraordinary circus performers to the patrons, hang in the balance, suspended as precariously as the daring acrobats overhead.
Written in rich, seductive prose, this spell-casting novel is a feast for the senses and the heart.
Many new books will debut this fall,
So many in fact, it’s hard to remember them all.
But one novel in particular I’d like to remind,
Defies all expectation, it’s one-of-a kind.
The title you ask? Why The Night Circus of course!
It’s a formidable debut, an enchanting tour de force.
A reminder if you have yet to enter the Circus gates,
A matchless world of wonder, novelty, and fervor eagerly awaits.
So I invite you dear friend to read with tenacity,
And you’ll see that the above is said with veracity.
Le Cirque des Rêves is calling your name,
Once you step inside, you’ll never be the same…
First off I listened to the audio version of this book. Jim Dale is the narrator and everything came alive as he read this book. I'm not sure if my experience would have been different if I had read the book. It is full of details and descriptions. It seemed like half this book was nothing more than imagery and the characters seemed almost secondary to the circus itself. I usually enjoy books that are much more fast paced and plot driven but this held my attention the entire time. It is beautifully written.
There is romance in this book but it wasn't the focus of the book. There was a large cast of characters who all played a large part in the story instead of just focusing on the two main characters. This has to be one of the most original, well written books I've read.
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I'm glad to see you loved this book! It's my favorite read of the year. And HOLY COW Jim Dale? That's the guy who did the Harry Potter audiobooks right? I need to buy a copy of the audiobook for this then, because he's my favorite reader for audio. Great review!
I can't wait to read this book, it sounds amazing.
Yes Jim Dale is the one who did Harry Potter. He's amazing!
Glad to hear that you loved this book 'cause it's on deck for me to read ..looks like I will put it on top! :)
The audio book does sound amazing! I received an ARC in the mail the other day of this one and I can't wait to read it. Sounds like a pretty great read!
Good review. I loved this book as well. Thought it was one of the best books of the year that I read. So glad you enjoyed it as well.
I loved this review and the poem! I CANNOT wait to start reading this one!
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I've been following this one and have heard nothing but great things about it. Your fantastic review just added to the incentive for moving up on the TBR list.
I generally prefer to read my books...but I plan to get the audiobook version of this one too!! Love Jim Dale!!
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Oh wow, it sounds so....... well magical, lol. I didn't read the spoiler part b/c I definitely want to read this book. Thanks for the giveaway!
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I like the little poem at the beginning- Was that yours? Very creative. I'm not very good at audio books, but maybe with the imagery I'd prefer this book on audio. I might give it a try because one way or another, I'm going to have to read it. I haven't seen one negative review. I thought you'd have a different perspective than everyone else, but you say the same thing as everyone else, not to be missed.
Great review!!
Heather
The poem isn't mine! I don't write poetry. It came in an email I received from from the publisher so I assumed it was a marketing piece.
Rarely does a book hit me as so original and intriguing that words fail me. I'm glad they did not fail you. It was the most original, interesting, non-predictable book I have ever read. And loved.
Jim Dale could read the phone book, and I'd find it fascinating! :)
I've really been on the fence with this one, mostly because I hate the circus. No childhood trauma or anything (at least, that I remember), but it's always given me the heeby jeebies. But the more I read about Night Circus, the better it sounds. So I might just have to cave and try this one out.
(Hope there's no long clown scenes, tho!)
Smiles!
Lori
No clowns in this circus... it's magical.
This book sounds fantastic. I can't wait to read it! I've always had a thing for the circus and magic.