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This book had everything going for it. Cool descriptions of a beautiful circus? Check. Dueling magicians? Check.
But then, I got into the meat of THE NIGHT CIRCUS and reality sunk in - this is a book of indulgence, a book that is heavy on description and lacking on plot. The characters were people that I didn't care about, though not for lack of trying. The narrative style seemed detached at times, preventing me from connecting to Celia and Marko whatsoever. Their dazzling duels were more like c ...more
But then, I got into the meat of THE NIGHT CIRCUS and reality sunk in - this is a book of indulgence, a book that is heavy on description and lacking on plot. The characters were people that I didn't care about, though not for lack of trying. The narrative style seemed detached at times, preventing me from connecting to Celia and Marko whatsoever. Their dazzling duels were more like c ...more
Jan 02, 2013
Amanda
marked it as to-read
Feb 06, 2021
Katie Rinehart
marked it as to-read
