The Night Circus: A Novel

The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Within the black-and-white striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements. It is called Le Cirque des Rêves, and it is only open at night.

But behind the scenes, a fierce competition is underway: a d...show more

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516 pages

Average rating: 7.34

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Jo Ell
Apr 06, 2024
9/10 stars
Thoroughly enjoyed this book! Not my usual genre but was captivated from the start and became totally immersed in the fantastical quality and magic of the circus. Description was beautiful and just the right quantity to lead me in and start forming the images in my minds eye. The story itself kept me turning the pages willing the battle to proclaim a victor. Had to force myself to close the book in order to sleep at times.
Anonymous
Mar 23, 2024
10/10 stars
Although it was a slightly slow start, I loved the dreamy quality of this book. The magic and the insidious nature of the circus and the "challenge" between Marco and Celia drove the story and made me want to keep reading to find out how everything would turn out in the end. I also really liked that under the surface, there was something dark lurking, and I enjoyed being drawn into the black and white striped world of the night circus with everyo...read more
DamItBridget
Mar 21, 2024
8/10 stars
One of my favorite books. The story is really good and the visuals are incredibly beautiful. I loved everything about this book and cannot wait to read more from this author!
Sbulli1305
Mar 12, 2024
10/10 stars
Absolutely amazing. Celia has my heart 🖤 I got lost in this book totally and never wanted it to end.
Suchi
Feb 22, 2024
No surprise here. Erin Morgenstern has written 2 books and both of them are my top favorites. My only grievance is that she hasn't written more books. I read this book because one of my favorite booktuber always gushed about it. I didn't regret my decision. Celia has my heart and my soul. I was on her side the whole book. Love competitors to lovers? This is what you have been searching for. Also, all the other characters?? Absolutely precious. Yo...read more

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