The Night Circus
by Erin Morgenstern
When I closed the cover to this book upon its completion there was a sadness in my heart as I felt I was leaving friends behind that I would never get to visit again. This feeling has never came to me as I finished a book before. Morgenstern creates a world that is mystical and serene that is unlike any other world that I have read before because it is rooted in our own world, but so many layers are added upon to it.
This book at times feels like Morgenstern is adding a lot of filler material, but this is one of those books where the filler material actually weaves itself into the story to add details that are needed that you don't even realize until the end of the book. She has so richly woven the tapestry of this book that while it may take awhile to read when you reach those final words you will feel like you are leaving the world of magic forever.
My only true gripe about this book was her misuse of the character of Isobel. I understand where Morgenstern wanted the lead characters to end up, but I felt that there should have been somewhat of a better ending for this character as she was essentially used, even though in many ways she wanted to be. Everything else in the book was so masterfully done that it is easy to look past this one complaint because essentially it is not even a true sting because to be that invested in a secondary character just shows how Morgenstern is able to make you care about essentially every single character that she decides to place in the story.
*Note*- Past Shelfari Reviews may not be in the same writing style as previous postings due to these being made for friends on Shelfari and not originally intended for the blogging audience.
Until next time... Stay Optimistic!!!
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