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Book Review of Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell

Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell
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If I could give this book no stars I would. This book drags you into a long, convoluted story where most characters are incidental and go nowhere, often disappearing for the bulk of the book only to come back in the end to be vital. You're left with a "what the heck" feeling with the completely unsatisfying and silly ending, which leaves you wondering if Ms. Clarke just decided one day to stop writing and send the book to her publisher anyway. Absolutely horrible book.