Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell
by Susanna Clarke | Science Fiction & Fantasy | This book has not been rated.
ISBN: 0747570558 Global Overview for this book
ISBN: 0747570558 Global Overview for this book
Registered by jeniwren of Pambula, New South Wales Australia on 11/24/2015
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At the dawn of the nineteenth century, two very different magicians emerge to change England's history. In the year 1806, with the Napoleonic Wars raging on land and sea, most people believe magic to be long dead in England--until the reclusive Mr Norrell reveals his powers, and becomes a celebrity overnight.
Soon, another practicing magician comes forth: the young, handsome, and daring Jonathan Strange. He becomes Norrell's student, and they join forces in the war against France. But Strange is increasingly drawn to the wildest, most perilous forms of magic, straining his partnership with Norrell, and putting at risk everything else he holds dear.
Having recently watched a program on ABC Bookclub featuring fantasy writing and this one was recommended by one of the guests as an introduction to the genre. I gave it a try but abandoned after a few chapters. Maybe someone else will pick this up and enjoy............
"Every book, every volume you see here, has a soul. The soul of the person who wrote it and of those who read it and lived and dreamed with it. Every time a book changes hands, every time someone runs his eyes down its pages, its spirit grows and strengthens ..."
Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Soon, another practicing magician comes forth: the young, handsome, and daring Jonathan Strange. He becomes Norrell's student, and they join forces in the war against France. But Strange is increasingly drawn to the wildest, most perilous forms of magic, straining his partnership with Norrell, and putting at risk everything else he holds dear.
Having recently watched a program on ABC Bookclub featuring fantasy writing and this one was recommended by one of the guests as an introduction to the genre. I gave it a try but abandoned after a few chapters. Maybe someone else will pick this up and enjoy............
"Every book, every volume you see here, has a soul. The soul of the person who wrote it and of those who read it and lived and dreamed with it. Every time a book changes hands, every time someone runs his eyes down its pages, its spirit grows and strengthens ..."
Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Journal Entry 2 by jeniwren at Imlay House in Pambula, New South Wales Australia on Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Released 8 yrs ago (11/24/2015 UTC) at Imlay House in Pambula, New South Wales Australia
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