jonathan strange and mr norrell by susanna clarke

The story itself is deeply compelling, containing all the essential elements of a good fantasy novel without any of the pitfalls and clich?s that genre is often plagued by. The author's incredible talent for recreating the atmosphere of Georgian London is impressive, all the more as the story is woven with such loving attention to detail that even someone with some scholarly knowledge in English and Metropolitan history is soon enticed to suspend disbelief and 'enjoy the ride'. So when I saw that it was available on Audible, I jumped at the chance. Just like a previous reviewer, I have resisted reading this book for a while now, though mainly due to lack of time. And their own obsessions and secret dabblings with the dark arts are going to cause more trouble than they can imagine. So begins a dangerous battle between these two great men which overwhelms that between England and France. Young, handsome and daring, Strange is the very antithesis of Norrell. Yet the cautious, fussy Norrell is challenged by the emergence of another magician: the brilliant novice Jonathan Strange. Proceeding to London, he raises a beautiful woman from the dead and summons an army of ghostly ships to terrify the French. But scholars of this glorious history discover that one remains: the reclusive Mr Norrell, whose displays of magic send a thrill through the country. Centuries have passed since practical magicians faded into the nation’s past. Shortlisted for the Whitbread First Novel Award and the Guardian First Book Awardīloomsbury presents Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke, read by Simon Prebble. Shortlisted for Audible's Listen of the Year, 2006.

Jonathan strange and mr norrell by susanna clarke