The night circus is the real deal, the kind of novel that will appeal to romantics, history buff, circus aficionados, mystery fans, and lovers of a good story. This page is looked after by erins uk publisher, vintage books. Circus carnival books, best quirky dark novels, best horror or creepy carnival or circus books, love is a circus. The cirque des reves is an entertainment that whirls through.
Fantasy and other books like the night circus the book of speculation by erika swyler. The new york times night at the circus is good, clean funwell, good fun anyway. Nighty night circus a lovely bedtime story app for kids. Sep, 2011 the celebrated author of between the world and me 2015 and we were eight years in power 2017 merges magic, adventure, and antebellum intrigue in his first novel in precivil war virginia, people who are white, whatever their degree of refinement, are considered the quality while those who are black, whatever their degree of dignity, are regarded as the tasked. The spellbinding historical tale for readers who love the night circus and the mermaid and mrs hancock.
Within the blackandwhite striped canvas tents is an utterly unique. I have read many books that had a different point of view each chapter. Books similar to the night circus the night circus. Jul 03, 2012 the night circus is a gorgeously imagined fable poised in the high latitudes of hans christian anderson and oscar wilde, with a few degrees toward hesses steppenwolf for dangerous spice. The night circus goodreads meet your next favorite book. New york times bestseller two starcrossed magicians engage in a deadly game of cunning in the night circus, the spellbinding bestseller that has captured the worlds imagination. This wonderful book was recommended to me at the end of last summer by my lovely niece laura. The novel has a nonlinear narrative written from multiple viewpoints. Sep, 2011 in todays economic climate, running away and joining the circus is starting to sound like a reasonable plan b. Im pretty sure ive told every single book person in my life to read it.
This is an incomplete list of some of my favorite books to push upon people. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 400 pages and is available in hardcover format. Oscar wilde, 7 william shakespeare, 251, 294, 319 hamlet, 320 as you like it, 321 the tempest, 369 discussion questions for the night circus. Dec 19, 2014 admittedly, the night circus is not billed as historical fiction, but exploiting a vaguely historic setting because of the misperception that certain eras are inherently more romantic or daring than others has become far too common of a trend in books and movies alike.
Night circus by morgenstern, first edition abebooks. When celia calls their circus a wonder and comfort and mystery all together, she could have been talking about this book. Its raunchy moments are steaming, bizarre, at times unsettling, but there is definitely an appreciation here for love, sentiment, and entertainment. Book club 2 comments if youre looking for an amazing book club read thats perfect for october, you should pick up the night circus affiliate link. The night circus new york times bestseller two starcrossed magicians engage in a deadly game of cunning in the night circus, the spellbinding. What made the night circus difficult for me to read had nothing to do with the way the book was written, but instead, how it was organized. The night circus is the real deal, the kind of novel that will appeal to romantics, history buff, circus aficionados, mystery fans, and lovers of a good story steeped in circus lore, filled with evocative scenes of magic and illusion, enriched by characters as varied as the clockmaker who crafted the circus s iconic timepiece. Audrey niffenegger, author of the time travelers wife a world of almost unbearable beauty. The night circus is not only a beautiful concept, but moreover a a portal into deeply felt emotional ties both on page and reflected in this world. Two starcrossed magicians engage in a deadly game of cunning in the night circus, the spellbinding bestseller. Sep 24, 2011 enter le cirque des reves the circus of dreams, the enchanting, literally magical venue spun from the fervid imagination of debut novelist erin morgenstern, at peril of a good nights. The night circus is a rich, dreamy tale of theatrical enchantment and thwarted love. Kell is one of the last antarimagicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel londons. Jan 27, 20 books authors mentioned in the night circus.
Magic, love, betrayalit has everything i love in a good book, blended together with lyrical, beautiful prose. Erin morgenstern oh, i do love the circus but if i had to live in a space i would choose to live in a harbor on the starless sea, its very much my ideal space, filledmore oh, i do love the circus but if i had to live in a space i would choose to live in a harbor on the starless sea, its very much my ideal space, filled with books and cats and mysteries and secrets to uncover. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Opens at nightfalll closes at dawn as the sun disappears beyond the horizon, all over the tents small lights begin to flicker, as though the entirety of the circus is covered in particularly bright fireflies. Morgenstern is an expressively short author, whose decision, regularly cut manner rises above lavish depictions. Animated bedtime story for children with sleepy animals. The night circus is a 2011 fantasy novel by erin morgenstern. Sep 23, 2011 the night circus poses questions about the essential connection between fantasy and reality, and the human need for the former for the sustenance of the latter. Although there are acrobats, fortunetellers and contortionists. The first edition of the novel was published in september th 2011, and was written by erin morgenstern. Although there are acrobats, fortunetellers and contortionists, the circus of dreams is no conventional. Open only at night, constructed entirely in black and white, le cirque des reves delights all who wander its circular paths and warm themselves at its bonfire.
Contained in the blackandwhite striped canvas tents is an utterly distinctive experience full of breathtaking amazements. Book club ideas for the night circus october 19, 2016 by jessica filed under. Pastiche alternately, homage or fan fiction is a venerable genre. My empathy for the characters in this book enabled me interesting perspectives for my own experiences. There is nothing that reads exactly like it, but these books like the night circus share some common elements with morgensterns novel. Against the grey sky the towering tents are striped black and white. Adoring fans of the night circus, erin morgensterns 2011 bestselling novel, came away captivated by the dreamlike world, eccentric characters, and fantasy romance that she created. The night circus erin morgenstern, 2011 knopf doubleday 400 pp. Steeped in circus lore, filled with evocative scenes of magic and illusion, enriched by characters as varied as the clockmaker who crafted the circuss iconic timepiece. But even if youre not ready for clown shoes, youll enjoy escaping into erin. Night at the circus is good, clean funwell, good fun anyway. This 35page guide for the night circus by erin morgenstern includes detailed chapter summaries and analysis, as well as several more indepth sections of expertwritten literary analysis.
May 24, 2012 the night circus is an amazing book, although it is not intended for everyone. It is called le cirque des reves, and it is only open at night. Bookreporter one of the best books i have ever read. The night circus part i summary and analysis gradesaver.
The descriptions sweep you off your feet, and your imagination takes you to places not unlike neverland or middle earth, despite the element of fantasy being much subtler. The night circus kindle edition by morgenstern, erin. The night circus is the real deal, the kind of novel that will appeal to romantics, history buff, circus. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides for challenging works of literature. The night circus is a gorgeously imagined fable poised in the high latitudes of hans christian anderson and oscar wilde, with a few degrees toward hesses steppenwolf for dangerous spice. Featured content includes commentary on major characters, 10. After a while, the nebulous nature of the illusionists challenge puts a drag on the narrative, but all the elements come together beautifully at the books climax. Oct 20, 2015 the night circus, by erin morgenstern. The night circus study guide contains a biography of erin morgenstern, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.
The only movement within the circus is the clock that ticks by the passing minutes, if such a wonder of sculpture can even be called a clock. Erin morgenstern writes with grace and flair and walks the fine line between the lyrical and the precious. Magic can be found in some of the oldest, most revered pieces of literature throughout history, as in william shakespeares the tempest. This is the main setting of the novel, though the story jumps back and forth across the globe and throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Within the blackandwhite striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements.
Of course, everyone dressed in the reveurs black and white with a splash of red. The below books all have wonderful and immersive settings the first two are pretty whimsical as well similar to the night circus. How erin morgensterns the night circus and william butler yeats the green. But behind the scenes, a fierce competition is underway. There are good books and bad books and great books and terrible. The night circus will be a 5star book for a certain reader. The night circus by erin morgenstern was an inspiring book for book club. This reader likes a lot of descriptions, doesnt mind a very slow story and has a soft spot for circuses. Nevertheless behind the scenes, a fierce rivals is underwaya duel between two youthful magicians, celia and marco. H trains his orphan ward with books in the ways of glyphs and sympathetic magic and illusory worlds that exist only in the mind of the beholder. The night circus essays are academic essays for citation.
New york times bestseller two starcrossed magicians engage in a deadly game of cunning in the night circus, the spellbinding bestseller. But behind the scenes, a fierce competition is underwaya duel between two young magicians, celia and. After a while, the nebulous nature of the illusionists challenge puts a drag on the narrative, but all the elements come together beautifully at the book. The artwork alone on the front cover of the paperwork edition is mesmerizing in. Perhaps a better comp for the starless sea, this is an epic story about a research librarian trying to save his sister from a family curse. Its a really nice looking book to add to your collection. Raymond mungo, san francisco chronicle a threering extravaganza. The night circus is erin morgensterns magical debut novel. The night circus was a candidate for the 2011 guardian first book award. Erin morgenstern, the night circus hold on to your hats, my friends, the night circus is coming to town and it has brought its magic along with it. There are many books, of course, and books of all kinds.
But you think perhaps you can smell caramel wafting through the evening breeze, beneath the crisp scent of the autumn leaves. The finest of pleasures are always the unexpected ones. Luckily, there are many other books that have this same haunting beauty, so if youre stuck on the night circus, try one of the following gems. I bought this for a friends birthday neither of us can speak or even read japanese but he collects this book. May 24, 2012 the night circus paperback 24 may 2012. A dreamer is one who can only find his way by moonlight, and his punishment is that he seems the dawn before the rest of the world.
The night circus is, by a wide margin, one of the most exceptionally innovative and fascinating standard books that ive perused in a previous couple of years. The night circus did not do that either but it reminded me of what it was like to read when i was a child, to discover new worlds so far truly undisclosed to the own imagination and waiting to be filled in with life by what you made of it. Books like the night circus from erin morgenstern reddit. During the course of the deadly game, two young illusionists fall in love, forever changing their lives and the lives of the performers in a mysterious traveling night circus. It didnt take me long to realize that my whole mind was submerged in a starfilled mystical world. In 1886, a mysterious travelling circus becomes an international sensation. The night circus pdf by erin morgenstern bookspdf4free. More than 3 million parents bring their children to bed with. Playful and intensely imaginative, erin morgenstern has created the circus i have always longed for and she has populated it with dueling lovestruck magicians, precocious kittens, hyperelegant displays of beauty and complicated clocks. Jetzt the night circus nach hause oder ihre filiale vor ort bestellen.
Brunonia barry, author of the lace reader a few pages. The night circus, by erin morgenstern the globe and mail. Okay, so the night circus is an epic story and a fantasy story, whereas the city. Steeped in circus lore, filled with evocative scenes of magic and illusion. Pdf the night circus book by erin morgenstern free. The use of magical motifs in erin morgensterns debut novel, the night circus, helps make it a unique and fascinating read. The night circus summary and study guide supersummary. These papers were written primarily by students and provide critical analysis of the night circus by erin morgenstern. Its raunchy moments are steaming, bizarre, at times unsettling, but there is definitely an appreciation here for love, sentiment, and. The food was inspired by the circus concessions and the black and white and red theme. The celebrated author of between the world and me 2015 and we were eight years in power 2017 merges magic, adventure, and antebellum intrigue in his first novel in precivil war virginia, people who are white, whatever their degree of refinement, are considered the quality while those who are black, whatever their degree of dignity, are regarded as the tasked. Oct 09, 2011 the setting is the late 19th and early 20th centuries in and around major world cities new york, london, paris, boston and so on. At the behest of their shadowy masters, they find themselves locked in a deadly contest, forced to test the very limits of the imagination, and of their love a fabulous, findesiecle feast for the senses and a lifeaffirming love story, the night circus is a captivating novel that will make the real world seem fantastical and a fantasy.
The night circus by erin morgenstern booksamillion. Each flaxgolden tale consists of a photograph by carey farrell accompanied by an original tensentence short story by erin morgenstern. Caraval by stephanie garber, or even the novel, or the book of speculation by erica swyler. It was originally written for the annual writing competition national novel writing month over the span of three competitions. Use these book club discussion questions on the night circus to lead your reading group into the intricacies of morgensterns novel. Jun 21, 2015 the night circus was not difficult for me to read. Nighty night circus is the sequel to the most popular bedtime app of all time, apple app of the year 2012, nighty night. The night circus by erin morgenstern, paperback barnes. The night circus is the real deal, the kind of novel that will appeal to. In the early 1900s, a young woman embarks on a fantastical journey of selfdiscovery after finding a mysterious book in this captivating and.
I started this book without the slightest clue of what i was dipping my toe into. The night circus is a story of an ancient dual between two schools of magical knowledge. Its dark, but innocent in a way that i have never read before. It won an alex award from the american library association in 2012. The night circus pulls you into a world as dark as it is dazzling, fullyrealized but still something out of a dream. Steeped in circus lore, filled with evocative scenes of magic and illusion, enriched by characters as varied as the clockmaker who crafted the circus s iconic timepiece. The tale is masterfully written and invites allegorical interpretations even as its leisurely but persistent suspense gives it compelling charm. Not necessarily if you like my writing, you might try suggestions, but all books i love. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are celia bowen, marco alisdair.