I'm going to be honest: I probably would never have read
The Night Circus if people at university
hadn't talked about it so much. I'd looked at it a few times in Waterstones,
but the blurb on the back didn't convince me this was the kind of book I'd want
to read. In fact, I was convinced it would be some high-brow tale about circus
life. However, several of my classmates said they had really enjoyed it and
ever a sucker for a beautiful book cover, I decided to give it a go.
Best. Decision. Ever.
The Night Circus is mesmerising. I
honestly didn't know what to expect, but I certainly wasn't prepared to be
swept up in the book quite as much as I was. Erin Morgenstern is a wonderful
writer. Her words take you to the world she has created. The way she describes the
sights and sounds of the circus make you feel as if you are actually there. It
was evocative and awe-inspiring. This is not just any old circus; this is a
magical circus.
