The Night Circus

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

There was a lot of hype surrounding this novel. It was described as full of fantasy and intrigue. Most of my bookish friends loved it, or hated it. I had mixed feelings.

The best part is the language—it is absolutely beautiful. The story is full of imagination and is titillating to the senses.  But the actual story is hard to follow at times. The characters lack depth, and there are too many of them. The plot is confusing.

Final verdict--I enjoyed. I read in small doses, mostly just to enjoy the beautiful prose.