Erin Morgenstern
We're in the middle of winter now, and what better way to spend a cold snowy day than to
attend a circus? Not just any circus, but The
Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. Oh wait, I almost forgot. The Night
Circus is not real (though I wish it was).
Although
Morgenstern’s circus is fictional, she has certainly perfected the art of
making fantasy a reality. Her storytelling is simple—Morgenstern places the
reader in a world where imaginings are more than just figments. The pacing is liquid
on paper. Morgenstern keeps the reader guessing from the beginning to the end
without overdoing it. The novel reads like a dream, as if Morgenstern is an illusionist
herself.
The Night Circus focuses on the lives of two
illusionists-in-training, Celia and Marco. The big plus this book scores is the
well-drawn distinction between the backgrounds of Celia and Marco. Celia’s
upbringing is harsh—having your father behead a bird in front of you is quite
traumatic. Marco, however, seemed to have had more liberty, although his master
was always on his back. Eventually these two illusionists cross paths, and when
they do, sparks fly, magically and romantically.
Even though The Night Circus isn’t real, it is an
escapist’s ideal winter break. Morgenstern has outdone herself with this
magically romantic novel. There is no doubt in my mind Morgenstern is a
novelist to watch out for. So take your front row seat and enjoy The Night Circus, watching the showdown
between Celia and Marco.
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