Average Bufph Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Erin Morgenstern
2011-09-13
In this mesmerizing debut, a competition between two magicians becomes a star-crossed love story.
The circus arrives at night, without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Within nocturnal black and white striped tents awaits a unique experience, a feast for the senses, where one can get lost in a maze of clouds, meander through a lush garden made of ice, stand awestruck as a tattooed contortionist folds herself into a small glass box, and gaze in wonderment at an illusionist performing impossible feats of magic.
Welcome to Le Cirque des Rêves. Beyond the smoke and mirrors, however, a fierce competition is underway - a contest between two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who have been trained since childhood to compete in "a game," in which each must use their powers of illusion to best the other. Unbeknownst to them, this game is a duel to the death, and the circus is but the stage for a remarkable battle of imagination and will.
Erin Morgenstern's 'The Night Circus' is a spellbinding tale that weaves magic and wonder into a narrative that's both enchanting and thought-provoking. The story unfolds in a mysterious circus that appears only at night, drawing readers into a world where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur. The characters' journeys are as captivating as the setting itself, with each twist and turn revealing new layers of intrigue. It's a book that not only entertains but also invites readers to ponder the nature of dreams and the power of imagination.
I was completely enchanted by 'The Night Circus'. The magical realism and intricate world-building were mesmerizing. The characters were beautifully crafted, and the story was a captivating journey through a magical competition between young illusionists. The prose was poetic and immersive, making it a truly unforgettable read.
