Heralded as “the next Twilight” (take that as you will), The Night Circus tells the story of a supernatural traveling circus at the turn of the 20th century, and the many bizarre performers that inhabit this magical world — specifically, two young magician apprentices, bound from a young age to compete in a vaguely-defined duel to the death but who inevitably fall in love instead. Basically it’s like LOST, but with a circus tent instead of an island — with pretty much all of its strengths as well as its shortcomings.
I had the pleasure of meeting the author, Erin Morgenstern, at a lovely book launch party in Concord, Massachusetts (where much of the book is set — they had magicians and fortune tellers and everything! Also sesame chicken NOM NOM NOM). This is her first novel, and there’s already a film adaptation in production (from the producers of Twilight, no less!). I’m sure the book, with its fantastical imagery, will actually do quite well, and I wish her the best of luck with it. For now, however, you can read my full review over at DailyGenoshan.com.
Review: “The Night Circus” by Erin Morgenstern on DailyGenoshan.com
The Night Circus is available Tuesday, September 13, wherever books are sold.
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