![]() ![]() One of the places this book excels – aside from the incredibly authentic Victorian feel and magical, evocative language – is the characterisation. It’s about two magicians, in an alternative Victorian England, where magic is accepted as real but pretty much a dying art – now mainly read about in textbooks and discussed in public houses. I’m not going to go into detail on the plot on this one – there’s a lot of it and the premise is pretty well-known. It’s a blend of fantasy and historical fiction – with a little sprinkle of Austen-style satire and witty dialoge – and I really have never read anything quite like it. ![]() ![]() Clarke uses intricate details on every page to bring this world to life and language evocative of the time it’s set. It will take its time to fully immerse you into an alternative English history, taking you on a journey through York, London and far beyond. And, of course, plenty of magic.ĭon’t get me wrong, embarking on this epic tome is an investment. ![]() This book is long, but it’s rich in detail, luscious descriptions and an enchanting, intriguing plot. What about aall the other books I could be reading? What if I invest all that time and I don’t love it?īut I finally bit the bullet with this – the book Neil Gaiman was quoted on the cover saying is “Unquestionably the finest English novel of the fantastic in the past 70 years.” And, I think he’s onto something. I’m sure I’m not the only reader who recoils at the thought of a book over 1000 pages. This book has been sitting on my shelf for years. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |