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Title: Starts slow and lacks tension
Review: This is not a book that grabs your attention right away. The story starts with Mr. Norrell whom is neither an interesting character nor a likable one. Jonathan Strange is only moderately likable. Strange is introduced much later in the book.The plot is slow to develop and does not really begin till maybe the last 3/4 of the book.The strength of the book lies in Susana Clarke's development of this world. The many small side stories help creates an interesting world but at the same time it slows down the story.
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