TPL Book Review: 'The Night Circus' by Erin Morgenstern

Voted as one of Amazon's Best Books of the Month in September, The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern is quickly gaining popularity, and no wonder.

"The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Within the black-and-white striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements. It is called Le Cirque des Rêves, and it is only open at night." 

Amazon book description

The circus serves as the arena for a unique challenge between two competing magicians. These enchanters, Celia and Marco, were handpicked by magicians of competing philosophies. The competetors use real magic, not illusion, in a competion they do not fully understand, though they are inherently bound. Both are unaware of the true consequence of victory; and it is not until they discover the truth that it seems too late to change their destiny. 

The imagery that Morgenstern creates, encapsulated in the black and white circus, is vivid and captivating. You walk along with the other circus patrons, smell the carmel popcorn, watch the majesty and mystery of each tent's contents, and are dazzled by the amazing feats of the performers. 

"You may tell a tale that takes up residence in someone's soul, becomes their blood and self and purpose. That tale will move them and drive them and who knows what they might do because of it, because of your words." 

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern