How do I even begin
to describe this book? Enchanting. Stunning. Ethereal. All words that come to
mind. The Night Circus is magical
realism at its best, and Erin Morgenstern has created a fantastic adventure
that reads like a dream, carefully constructed of magic and intrigue. She has a
brilliant imagination.
The primary story line
revolves around Marco and Celia, two magicians who, unbeknownst to them, are
pawns in a fascinating game of cat-and-mouse. While there are several
additional story lines, this is the most captivating. And, as the title
indicates, everything takes place among the setting of the night circus (Le
Cirque des Rêves), one of the most original creations I think I’ve
ever encountered.
From the vividly striped
black and white tents that seem to appear out of thin air at night to the colorful,
well-defined cast of characters and their spellbinding performances,
Morgenstern proves a master at creating mesmerizing images that leave you wondering
how any of this is even possible. Her writing blurs the line between what’s
real and what isn’t while providing a nice dose of sensory overload!
Thanks to my mom
for suggesting this crazy good book. And even though it was a tad too long for
my short attention span, I promise it will not be a read you soon forget. I
also hear a movie is in the works, which, with the right director and cast,
should be absolutely amazing!
