Morgenstern, Erin. The
Night Circus: A Novel. New York: Doubleday, 2011. Print. ISBN-13: 9780385534635;
Hardcover; 387 pages; $14.48.
Annotation:
Two master magicians have groomed their protégés, Celia and Marco, to compete
in a bizarre competition in a fantastical circus that operates mysteriously
only at night time. The competitors each excel at different kinds of magic.
Celia can move physical objects while Marco can create deceiving illusions.
After a long, drawn out competition over sixteen years, they end up falling in
love and despite the fight-to-the-death rules, they manage to save the circus
and find a way to be together.
Book
Talk:
- “Le Cirques des Reves” – the circus of dreams – a mysterious night-time circus
- Victorian England & Europe time period
- Black & White striped canvas tents and breathtaking exhibits/designs
- Mysterious locations
- Fantasy settings
- Rival older magicians: Propsero and Mr. A.H.
- Younger protégés: Celia and Marco
- A competition between the young magicians…to the death?
- Complex and mysterious cast of performers and admirers
- Is love real for the young magicians or just an illusion?
- Movie version to open in 2013.
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