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Louise (64 KP) rated The Night Circus in Books

Jul 2, 2018  
The Night Circus
The Night Circus
Erin Morgenstern | 2015 | Fiction & Poetry
8
8.1 (106 Ratings)
Book Rating
From the ratings I had high expectations for this book, the synopsis was so intriguing it was a must read! I love magicians and circus’ (though I have actually never been to one)

The story was told in a third person narrative, it is very descriptive from the tents, the lavish dinners, magic and illusions that are performed. There are two young magicians, they are told that they’re in training for a competition, but not told who their opponents are or even when it begins.

Celia is the daughter of the legendary Prospero the enchanter, at 6 years old her after her mother’s death she is left to her fathers devices and signs her up for competition, She is then practicing constantly to become the best Magician possible.

Marco is the protegé of Mr A.H-, Marco was plucked from an orphanage one day after completing some menial tasks and was sent to live and study magic, he too was also informed that he would be in a competition but the details were very vague.

There are other characters in this book that all relate to the circus and intertwine with Celia and Marco’s story, however I don’t want to give too much away.

The descriptive writing in this book was wonderful I felt that I was at the circus, watching the illusionist,contortionists and acrobats, the tents, the magical clock, I could go on, however I felt this took a lot away from any character development and plot. There is not much of a plot to this book and each chapter goes back and forth, which felt it a bit disjointed

The romance in this book was tiresome, it didn’t feel real, there was no spark, I felt no emotion in the writing and it was a bit instalovey, as soon as they knew they were opponents there was this sudden love for one another.

I did enjoy the book and the writing but I didn’t love it, I think it has been overhyped a little.

Overall I rated this book 3.5 stars out 5

For more of my reviews please check out my blog www.louiselovesbooks.wordpress.com
  
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QuietlyBookish (65 KP) rated The Night Circus in Books

Aug 3, 2017  
The Night Circus
The Night Circus
Erin Morgenstern | 2015 | Fiction & Poetry
10
8.1 (106 Ratings)
Book Rating
Plot (4 more)
Characters
Detail
Twists and Turns!
Magic
Non-Linear Timeline (0 more)
Simply Magical
Reading this book was an experience. It was not at all what I was expecting, I'll try not to go into too much detail because I think it's better to read this without knowing too much about the plot!

The characters were amazing, they were all very well developed and every person you meet has a significant role to play, there are no side characters; they all become important at one point in the story.


The plot is intricate and is perfectly woven. No matter how hard you try to guess where the story is going it will go in the complete opposite direction. It has so many little details that become important later and the descriptions and attention to detail make it so immersive it's as if you're there at the circus. Plus every so often you'll have interludes where it changes to your perspective as you explore the circus which is a nice touch.


The only drawback is that the timeline skips, so you have to pay attention at the beginning of the chapter to know where in the timeline it takes place. This made it a bit difficult to follow but I didn't think it stopped me from enjoying and understanding the story.


I'd definitely recommend this book, especially if you want a story that will completely immerse you and a world that you can lose yourself in!
  
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Kristy S. (3 KP) rated Caraval in Books

Aug 10, 2018  
Caraval
Caraval
Stephanie Garber | 2017 | Young Adult (YA)
5
8.1 (97 Ratings)
Book Rating
I was hoping for more. (0 more)
So much potential...
I read this book as it was recommended for those who enjoyed the book Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. The story had all the elements of a book I should love - fantasy, adventure, a challenge, a bit of romance, but I did not enjoy the book as I thought I would. I world Garber attempted to create wasn't fully developed. Where she tried to exude mystery and intrigue felt more like plot holes and underdeveloped ideas. The characters made extreme choices that didn't feel realistic, specifically the protagonist's sister. Overall, the book fell flat for me. It has all the potential in the world, but it fizzled.
  
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Griffin Dunne recommended Ace in the Hole (The Big Carnival) (1951) in Movies (curated)

 
Ace in the Hole (The Big Carnival) (1951)
Ace in the Hole (The Big Carnival) (1951)
1951 | Comedy, Drama, Film-Noir
9.0 (5 Ratings)
Movie Favorite

"It’s sort of the first–and I think still the best–about the media circus, the kind of the vulture culture of descending onto a place where’s child’s life is in danger, the “boy in the well” kind of thing, and how the press is either hoping that the kid dies or is heroically saved so they have a good story. They’re supposedly covering what they think will be a heartwarming story of bravery, but it’s really the darkest cynical tale about popular media culture. It was too dark for people to deal with at the time. Billy Wilder had such a heart of darkness in him, in such a funny way."

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