Christine N. (rissie) - , reviewed on 10/20/2010

Helpful Score: 1

Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell tells the story of the revival of English Magic. It's written almost as a historical retelling so there are a lot of characters, a lot of scene changes and a lot of history to keep track of which Susanna Clarke guides you along with brilliantly with the use of footnotes that are both entertaining and engaging.

The story is wonderfully original and funny, invoking the social commentary and wry wit of Austin, the dreary hazy English landscapes and villians of Dickins and the wonder of Rowling.

This is a perfect book to spend a rainy weekend with, and to spend the rest of the week day dreaming about.

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