The Night Circus is a book about magic, competition and love, and today we will give our honest review of this book in this article.
In a circus that only opens at night (hence called the night circus), Celia and Marco are two magicians who have been brought up to battle each other. Both of them have to outperform each other in terms of the magical skills that they have been honing since their childhood. The two rival magicians slowly fall in love, and that has several dangerous consequences. ( rivals remember?)
About the Book
Erin Morgenstern
Title: The Night Circus
Author: Erin Morgenstern
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Historical Fiction
Publisher: Anchor
Type: Standalone
Pages: 528
Goodreads Rating: 4.03/5
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.
Book Review Of The Night Circus
First off, the cover. It’s a stunner with its black and white design and a splash of red. Different versions exist, so if one doesn’t catch your eye, another might. Personally, I love the one with Marco and Celia standing on opposite ends. It’s visually striking!
Erin Morgenstern writes beautifully. She crafts a vivid world of magic and mystery within the night circus, wrapped in black and white stripes. Her prose is lush and lyrical, practically begging you to step into this enchanting circus yourself. The Night Circus starts slowly with the story shifting between various perspectives – Cecilia, Marco, Chandresh, Bailey, and Isobel. Each character comes with their own story, motivations, and goals. Initially, it might seem disjointed, but as you read on, you see how every storyline is a piece of a larger puzzle. When these stories align, the magic truly unfolds, drawing you deeper into this fantastical world.
One tiny gripe I have: the rules of magic aren’t clear. The characters seem to wield their powers without any limits, making the magic feel inconsistent at times. But really, that’s a small hiccup in an otherwise spellbinding tale.
This book is captivating. It hooks you from the first page and keeps you there. If you’re into fantasy with a heavy dose of magic, The Night Circus is a must-read.
Conclusion
Rating: 4/5
Recommendation: Highly recommended for anyone who loves a good magical fantasy. Dive in and enjoy the enchanting ride!
About the Author
Erin Morgenstern is the author of The Night Circus, a number-one national bestseller that has been sold around the world and translated into thirty-seven languages. She has a degree in theatre from Smith College and lives in Massachusetts.
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