This beautiful book will either infuriate you - or enchant you. It has enchanted me despite its flaws (yes, I agree there are flaws). I have been completely drawn into this world of a magical night circus, the Cirque des Rêves, sustained by the magical contest between two young magicians. This is a fairy tale, and fairy tales are rarely consistent. If you enjoyed Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell (bwl 27) have a look.
(Ferelith Hordon - bwl 63 Winter 2011 ) |
