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could not get into this book
Okay, so the beginning may have been a little bit slow - but not enough to put you off of the book. And as you keep reading, you realise how necessary all of it was.
The character and location development is gorgeous. The storytelling is witty and intelligent and moves along well after the fir ... Continue
Okay, so the beginning may have been a little bit slow - but not enough to put you off of the book. And as you keep reading, you realise how necessary all of it was.
The character and location development is gorgeous. The storytelling is witty and intelligent and moves along well after the first bit.
I absolutely loved the story, mostly because of its depth and intelligence.
I admit when I first saw this book I was reluctant to read it - not because of the subject. I like books about magic and history, but because of the size. From the beginning, however, Clarke's writing pulled me into this world in which magic is studied and practiced, used and misunderstood. I especi ... Continue
I admit when I first saw this book I was reluctant to read it - not because of the subject. I like books about magic and history, but because of the size. From the beginning, however, Clarke's writing pulled me into this world in which magic is studied and practiced, used and misunderstood. I especially liked the interactions between Norrell and Strange and the ones between the servant Stephen Black and the faery gentleman with the thistle-down hair.
This book started a bit slowly but I gradually became very engrossed in it. I found myself feeling that this was very real and I couldn't figure out why I didn't know a lot of this history!
Finally finished this book on audiobook. Was too long for me, and I'm just not crazy about the Victorian type prose.
I thought this book might end up being a little Harry Potter-ish, but it was actually quite different and just as enjoyable in a different sense. The only reason I didn't give it four stars is because it was so long and I wish I could alter the ending just a bit. Very worth the read though!
It seems everybody loved this first book from Susanna Clarke. Well, I had a hard time to finish it for some reason. The story is OK, with interesting deep notes (which can be a book on their own if bundled together), and a nice British atmosphere. Not a favorite of mine, but still a good enough read ... Continue
It seems everybody loved this first book from Susanna Clarke. Well, I had a hard time to finish it for some reason. The story is OK, with interesting deep notes (which can be a book on their own if bundled together), and a nice British atmosphere. Not a favorite of mine, but still a good enough read....