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Clarke, Susanna

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Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell

Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell
Susanna Clarke // 800 pages | 2004

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76-WORD REVIEW

The worlds of magic and reality collide in this fantastic novel that carefully weaves a tapestry of history, fantasy, and the human condition. A bit dry and tedious in places (as to be expected with 800 pages), Clarke nevertheless delivers an engrossing tale. Each thread is distinct, yet when Clarke intertwines them all, the result is a cohesive work that achieves the unlikely ability to be both solid in its construction and liquid in its narrative.

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