The Night Circus

Firstly, I apologise for my absence, I was away for a week and didn’t have internet access, but that meant that I had the opportunity to do a great deal of reading. So be prepared for many book reviews to come.

I had the absolute pleasure of reading the enchanting book ‘The Night Circus’ by the extremely talented, talented and extraordinary Erin Morgenstern. It was such a magical book, with a unique sequence layout, that works extremely well, beginning with one time, then alternating between another, later time and then ending with the two progressing time periods coming together at the end, wrapping up the story in a grand conclusion as the story resolves itself. I don’t think I’m making that much sense, it’s really complicated to explain the format, so I’m just hoping you can trust me enough to just accept that ‘The Night Circus’ is an exceptional novel and a must read, as it truly can be considered a new classic of our times, bringing magic to life, with it’s vivid and luscious description of imagery.

Set in the late 1800’s to early 1900’s, there is something romantic about that period, with pocket watches, lace gloves, top hats, delicate fans, manners and elegance (or is that just me who romanticises this period?) but throw in a magical circus- 'Le Cirque des Reves'- with a mysterious ‘Challenge’ underway, and a love that is forbidden (the concept of a forbidden love is so romantic too! It’s official: I need to get out more) and this creates the stunning ‘The Night Circus.’ As soon as you read the first word, you are enraptured with a world that you don’t want to leave.

I recommend this book to anyone who wants to instantly fall deeply and beautifully in love with something that leaves you hauntingly spellbound and wanting more. So, for all those romantics out there- whether you are dizzyingly a believer in love or if you are an ‘in-the-closet’ romantic- this is the book for you. Enjoy, be entranced, become a “reveur” and read ‘The Night Circus.’


10/10