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A review by alf_read
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I liked this book a lot but I have no plans to read it ever again. The read was a Herculean effort but I do appreciate the gold standard of world-building and what a point of inspiration this has become for modern fantasy authors. Secretly, Piranesi is the same story told better in a fraction of the time.