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The Night Circus • Review • Erin Morgenstern

 


I have to admit, I read a lot this summer. Not sure if 'summer' is the right word for it though- I technically didn't have school since the end of March. Insane, huh? But I had exams, then a surprisingly long vacation- a vacation that has now been extended, so I have more time for books and other fun stuff. 

Well, with all that being said, let's talk about The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. Funny story, I'd actually planned to buy this book like a year ago. But the bookshop I was ordering from ran out of copies, and I'd ended up buying something else. And then I completely forgot about it. A few weeks ago, I was at the same book store, and saw they restocked it. I decided to get the book this time, because why not. 

Here's a bit of the plot if you want to seeing if it piques your interest: 

The Night Circus arrives without warning. Like, seriously. One day, there's nothing, and the next, you see a bunch of black and white tents, and a sign announcing the Night Circus. It's also called Le Cirque de Rêves, or The Circus of Dreams, which is pretty accurate. But it's not just a circus. It's the venue for the pupils of two ancient magicians to duel. Celia and Marco, the respective pupils, have been trained since childhood for their trial. Except they don't really know who their opponent is, or the rules of the game. 

The writing, oh my goodness. It was amazing. Y'know, I didn't really get what people meant when they said that. I mean, as long as it has good grammar and helps me understand the story, it's okay, right? But this book changed my mind. Like, the descriptions? Phenomenal. The overall vibes of the story were off the hook. It was just such a fantastic atmosphere, and I really wish there was a Night Circus in real life. 

The plot and characters, now- they were really good, trust me, but they fell a little short compared to how great everything else was. The ending could've been a bit better, but that's just my opinion. The characters were interesting, but I feel like they could be better developed? Erin Morgenstern mentioned in an interview that she considered herself less good at characters and plot than worldbuilding, which makes sense. Apparently, in the first few drafts, there wasn't even the main duel! 

My rating: 8.7/10

If you want to read something that has a mystical sort of quality, the kind that seems realistic enough but not just yet, then you might be interested in picking up this book. Let me know your thoughts if you've read it, or are planning to. Hopefully I'll be seeing you guys next time! 

Source for the interview: https://www.startribune.com/how-erin-morgenstern-created-night-circus/175882481/

Note: Not sponsored, and just my opinions

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