I have not been so excited about a book in a long time. Well, one that was not a trilogy and that hasn't been read by millions. I heard about the Night Circus from a blog post last year. This person highly recommended it and then I saw it on a few Top Ten books of 2011. Well, I knew then I must read it.
When I tried taking it out of the library it had a long wait list, assuring me it was a good book. Of course I did not know how good of a book it was until I read it. If you want fantasy coupled with a sweet, simple romance, then this is one book you must read. I loved it so much I am going to buy it! I know, an actual book purchase. I only buy CD's, movies, and books if I really, really like them. The author is Erin Morgenstern. Here is a link to her site with a short excerpt:
This is her debut novel and I found it hard to believe that it was so. The imagery she uses is so amazing, I felt like I could see what she was describing. Again, it's been a while since I fell in love with a novel.
The main characters are Celia and Marco who are doomed from the beginning, but does love conquer all? You have to read it to find out. What I loved about the novel, was the intricate description of the characters, the circus people, the tents, the magic involved to create such a place. I loved Erin's imagination.
The love story is there, but this is not a sappy book at all. In fact, there is little romance. However, you still root for the couple. Well, at least I did, only because I am a sap and a romantic at heart. Celia and Marco are not the only characters in the book. We get to meet others, and for me the clock maker was my other favorite character. The way she described the clocks was amazing, and I only wish such clocks existed.
Reading the novel gave me the urge to visit a circus. Of course I have not seen one, except for the Cirque Du Soleil shows. I don't know if those count... I wish there was still a traveling circus going around North America with all kinds of things to see, with a good magician or illusionist, and just plain wholesome fun. Wouldn't that be nice?
