Ever since it came out, I had friends (especially other librarians) tell me how much they like this book. I really wanted to read it and I really wanted to like it. I had to start the book three different times, I tried it as an ebook twice then I picked up the hardback at my local library.
I like the idea of the story... I just had a hard time getting into it at first. When I finally made myself read and give it some time, I got really into it. The Night Circus is an excellent story.
This is the story of a circus-not like any circus you have ever been to. Sure it has all the usual stuff trapeze artists and cat tamers but there are also living statues, a automated paper animals and an ice garden. It is like a exhibition of dreams and wonders.
It's also about a girl who has special powers, her father binds her to a challenge, and a boy, an orphan who is chosen to be the challenger.
Why did I have problems with it at first? It jumps around I had to check the beginning of the chapters to find out when I was. Plus it was a little slow to start with the back story and stuff.
Who would I give it to?older teens and adults who gravitate to fantastical stuff-not fantasy and not just magic. Why not younger teens? If they are interested there isn't any reason I wouldn't let them read it, no language, just an allusion to some sex, no real gore or frightening stuff. I just wouldn't suggest it because I had trouble with the beginning.
What would I do to make it better? release it as a full cast audio book. I think this is an interesting and enthralling story and that it should be listened to instead of read.
