The Night Circus
By Erin Morgenstern
Review by Mida
The Night Circus is a mystical experience. Twisting through plots like a winding path, each chapter of the story slowly weaves itself together into a bizarre story of immortals, magic, romance and above all, a bet; two immortals playing a twisted game with the lives of two children in the crossfire.
If you were to ever ask me what book I wish I could read again for the first time, it is this one. The multiple narratives satisfyingly knit together, but you are forced to take your time and digest each one, lest you miss a crucial detail that comes into play later.
Every setting in this novel is as vivid as a painting. Moonlit streets at dusk, rural farms, and crowded theatres all contrast with the monochrome brightness of the magical circus. The contrast between these rather ordinary environments and the circus only accentuates the bizarreness of our titular setting.
This is one of the most beautiful books I have ever read. Rather than being a complete fantasy story, The Night Circus has delicate hints of it scattered throughout, leaving you relishing the tastes of magic you get. Great for fans of Cautious Traveller’s Guide to the Wastelands or Morgenstern’s other book, The Starless Sea.
