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Title: Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell
Review: I originally spotted this book while at a bookstore with my daughter. With almost 800 pages, a font size I found to be smaller then the norm, and subject matter that didn't seem as flashy as other books, I decided to take a shot and started reading it. I was very pleasantly surprised by the flow and interest this novel created. This book is not a "quick read" or a "sprint"... this is a "marathon." I thoroughly enjoyed my time spent in England over the 10 years from 1806-7 to 1817 and I am now becoming a fan of historical thanks to Susanna Clarke. The end does indeed justify the means in this story and although there may be some slow convoluted it gradually makes sense as the pages progress. I highly recommend this to people who don't mind investing the time in a book and are already a fan or have interest in trying some historical fiction mixed with a bit of magic. Note - Don't expect Harry Potterish plot and action.
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