The Night Circus
i had actually picked up this book earlier but had not found time to read it until this class. the writing style felt very fresh and almost exotic to the tongue. i really loved how Morgenstern crafted her sentences, the linguistic embellishments really helped add to the mystical feel of the novel. i also liked how the author split the narrative between the two characters to display how differently they are raised.
   both grow up in a well off way, yet the social aspects of their development are completely different. Celia travels via the backstage, learning from an active performer (her father) and exposed to large crowds.  Marco on the other hand is raised in almost complete isolation with the exception of trips with his teacher.yet despite the vast difference each grows very powerful (weather through books or pain), showing that both methods are indeed effectual.
   the author also writes n such a way that the reader feels included, adding a new personal level to the experience that would otherwise be absent. this style really pulled me into the story and i felt as if i were actually walking around in this world.
   the only other time i have seen an author switch between multiple character views has been in Rick Riordan's hero's of Olympus. i think that to a point this author was even more successful with it because of its effectiveness to her story. the first time the two meet is so much more powerful because we as the reader know the struggles of both sides while each remains oblivious to the other. looking back at both of their history, i actually found myself connecting more with Marco. while not nearly as extreme, i too had a rather reclusive childhood and was very absorbed in books. i was also brought to numerous museums and spots of cultural interest growing up. finding so many similarities in this character allowed me to ease into his mind set and in turn deeper into the narrative.it always seems to bring a book to a new level when i as the reader find such a strong connection and in turn  usually find that i cannot put it down.

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