Review: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

"The Night Circus" really is a magical book. Morgenstern successfully brings readers into the Victorian era through proper diction, research on clothes, society and speech patterns and the overall style of the writing. The writing is hypnotic, putting the reader in the story as they explore the circus and learn of the history behind the mysterious Le Cirque des Rêves.

Of course, there is a romance between the protagonists Celia and Marco (since that's what is popular nowadays) but it was written sickenly like so many other books are written.

The book was confusing in some parts. There was not enough information on the game/competition between Celia and Marco. The protagonists and the reader never get to properly understand how to fight/win the game though other characters know how but refuse to tell. It took me a while to get into the book (since it's written so differently) but once hooked in I couldn't be released.

Overall I really enjoyed "The Night Circus". It's different from other novels published today, though it is similar as it is about magic and romance. The writing style and story are unique and a pleasure to the repetitive novels out there. I hope Morgenstern keeps on writing.

~ Sarah