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    The Night Circus: A Novel
    The Night Circus: A Novel
    The Night Circus: A Novel
    Audiobook13 hours

    The Night Circus: A Novel

    Written by Erin Morgenstern

    Narrated by Jim Dale

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    About this audiobook

    #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • 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.

    But behind the scenes, a fierce competition is underway—a duel between two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who have been trained since childhood expressly for this purpose by their mercurial instructors. Unbeknownst to them, this is a game in which only one can be left standing, and the circus is but the stage for a remarkable battle of imagination and will. Despite themselves, however, Celia and Marco tumble headfirst into love—a deep, magical love that makes the lights flicker and the room grow warm whenever they so much as brush hands.

    True love or not, the game must play out, and the fates of everyone involved, from the cast of extraordinary circus per­formers to the patrons, hang in the balance, suspended as precariously as the daring acrobats overhead.

    Written in rich, seductive prose, this spell-casting novel is a feast for the senses and the heart.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Random House Audio Publishing Group
    Release dateSep 13, 2011
    ISBN9780307938916

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    • 5/5

      Jun 13, 2025

      I’ve listened to it 3 times. The narrator’s voice is where the transition takes place from my world to theirs. I felt every bit of the magic.
    • 4/5

      Apr 14, 2023

      It is very indescribable what this story made me feel; it is so unique and, in my opinion, so special. I loved the way this story was captured. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 5/5

      Mar 29, 2022

      I really liked the book itself. The story is truly mysterious and full of magic. The ending is impressive. The love story is a bit weak and it’s not very clear how it comes to happen.
      The main issue I see with this book is the way the author tells it. So many jumps in time made me dizzy; there were moments when I didn’t even know where I was.
      The good part is that it immerses you in that magical world it describes. It makes you stroll through the circus tents and smell the candy in the air. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 5/5

      Mar 6, 2022

      A book full of magic. It's amazing how it captures you and how it transports you to its world. No book has ever made me feel this way. I highly recommend it. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 3/5

      Jan 2, 2022

      When I discovered this book and read the synopsis, I quickly bought it. It was one of those books that you see and know you are going to like, but that wasn’t the case. I was wrong to create such high expectations. I found it to be a book with plot flaws, quite burdensome due to the type of narration, and with a rather uninteresting story. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 4/5

      Nov 20, 2021

      I loved the plot, the characters, and the opportunity to use a lot of imagination. It's a bit hard to follow the timeline, but one realizes it as they progress in the reading. Highly recommended!!!! (Translated from Spanish)
    • 2/5

      Sep 18, 2021

      I got bored.
      I do not recommend it. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 4/5

      Jul 14, 2021

      The best part of the book is found once you get deeper into it. The beginning is slow until the circus fully presents itself and the main plot picks up pace. It's enjoyable and a really comfortable read, but not a marvel either. The classic book to read in bed while you're relaxed. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 4/5

      Jun 5, 2021

      The book has magic in a totally different and new way for me. I liked how it intertwined the story with your personal experience. Without a doubt, I loved that beginning. It entertained me, but it's not the best I've read; I struggled not to get lost in the timeline, but I managed. Nice ending. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 2/5

      Jun 4, 2021

      It took me a long time to finish it; I got lost because it jumps around in time so much that I didn't know where I had left each character. It focuses more on world-building, which has been the redeeming quality; you felt the magic upon entering each tent. You could even taste the flavor of the treats. But the main theme was neglected, the tragic lovers facing off due to the whims of their masters. I didn't feel the love between the protagonists nor the excitement of starting to see each member of the circus as family. For me, the story was too flat; that peak moment, the confrontation between the two pupils, never arrived. Moreover, many were already involved; practically everyone intervened in the outcome of the duel. And I guessed the ending, which took a bit of magic away from the story. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 3/5

      May 17, 2021

      It is written in such a beautiful way that it almost compensates for the rather uninteresting plot. But in the end, it did not. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 5/5

      Mar 31, 2021

      This book left me very confused. The mystery part is amazing, the author develops incredible scenarios for each character, I still can't get over those unexpected twists. But there are so many characters and so many intertwined plots that I was like ? weren't we in 1902? The whole timeline thing is confusing. That's the only downside I could find. The ending was so epic and perfect, I couldn’t have imagined the ending any other way, I really liked it. And well, if you want to know more, read it, it's truly good and it entertains you. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 5/5

      Feb 11, 2021

      It's a fantastic book!
      I love how it's set, there are several stories along the way, at first it is confusing but then you grasp the plot and the idea of the story.
      I love the magic and how it manages to convey the ideas, I keep dreaming of going to the circus at midnight, the smell of chocolate popcorn, the clock made especially for the circus.
      The feeling is ineffable.
      It is definitely my favorite book so far. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 5/5

      Jan 25, 2021

      "The circus arrives without warning"

      Totally wonderful, one of the most fascinating things about this book is the narrative. You feel that everything is being narrated in such a smooth way when everything is really falling apart.

      I will wait for the day I find my nighttime circus; I will buy tickets when I find it and investigate all the tents until there are no mysteries left.

      Nothing is impossible.
      Just as the circus arrives, it disappears as if it had never been, and perhaps it will never return.

      With nothing more to say, with great anticipation.
      Bye. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 4/5

      Jan 14, 2021

      A circus that came out of a dream or dreams that shape a circus, a different story about magic and what keeps it alive. Good story, eccentric characters, some parts of the narrative are not very clear, but enjoyable to read. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 5/5

      Jan 7, 2021

      Excellent novel. It really makes you feel like you're in a dream. Both the characters and the story are exquisite. Thank you Erin for creating this masterpiece! Totally recommended <3 (Translated from Spanish)
    • 5/5

      Nov 20, 2020

      The author's writing style is absolutely magical (I recommend reading it in English to enjoy the original version). The plot is full of mysteries and has kept me intrigued for almost the entire read. I don't give it 5 stars because the beginning is quite confusing, and it isn't until you've read at least a hundred pages that you understand what's happening.
      -Bianca✨ (Translated from Spanish)
    • 4/5

      Jun 24, 2020

      The Night Circus is a battlefield built out of the love of the characters. In this sense, I liked the plot of the book because it led to each tent having its mysteries aimed at looking within ourselves in different aspects; moreover, it elevates our imagination with each magical description. The characters are fantastic. On the other hand, I honestly found it very difficult to read because there were moments when nothing happened or it was confusing, and everything moved slowly. But still, I liked the originality of The Night Circus. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 4/5

      Feb 7, 2020

      I loved how this book is set; you can feel the magic of the circus emanating from it. Although at the beginning it can be a bit confusing due to the time jumps and the introduction of many characters at once, you quickly become immersed in it and eager to understand what is happening and how it will end. It's complicated to explain the story without spoiling anything important, but basically it's a constant demonstration of magic. Perhaps my only complaint is that I felt I needed to see more of how the protagonists' relationship developed to feel more attached to them. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 5/5

      Jul 3, 2019

      I have no words... I believe that just like the circus, this book is fantastic, with a writing and an aura such that... No... Like the characters in the book, I don't feel I can describe it properly. I simply loved it, and if it's the last book I read this year, what an excellent ending! (Translated from Spanish)
    • 4/5

      Apr 13, 2019

      It has been very difficult for me to finish this book because I reached a point where I almost didn't want to finish it because the story seemed very confusing. But I must say that there are moments that draw you in so much that you can't stop; the circus, the smells, the sweets, the characters, everything becomes so real. A magical and confusing work, but it leaves you with mixed feelings, and that's what happened to me; I don't know how to keep describing this book. I can only say magic in every corner of the book. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 4/5

      Nov 21, 2018

      I recently finished it, and it is indeed a beautiful book in terms of the description of the circus, its smells, colors, and even textures; each of the descriptions was a delight, including those of the characters.

      My issues are with the timeline; it's a bit confusing at the start, it's hard to keep track of all the places and years. The other point is that I really didn't see when on earth they fell in love; suddenly, they couldn't live without each other, and I was truly expecting it, but I didn't catch when it happened. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 5/5

      Sep 22, 2018

      It is a book with smells, flavors, sensations, and its own soul. An entertaining story, a clean essence based on magic and fantasy that becomes cloudy in strides while it is born in a tale that makes you stay up all night and, despite its length, won't take you more than a week to read. Highly recommended. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 5/5

      Jun 7, 2018

      It has undoubtedly been a magical story. The details of the circus construction as a setting have been wonderful, I felt like a dreamer, marveling at the circus every night, eager, wanting to stay there forever. I loved Celia and Marco; their interactions were beautiful, however too few for my taste, they could have been seen more. Poppet, Bailey, Widget, and their kitties were my favorites, I will miss them a lot. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 5/5

      Mar 19, 2018

      My favorite book without any doubt, this rereading helped me appreciate the little details and the beautiful prose of the author. There is magic in every page, and love, in all its representations, is inspiring; the passion between the protagonists reaches the reader not only in the moments they are together, but it is the feelings they convey in their absences that show the strength of their love. Incredibly interesting and diverse characters, all of them are part of the great machinery that is the story. My recommendation is to approach this novel with the understanding that there will be jumps in time and a long chronology will be covered, nearly 20 years, which can be heavy. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 5/5

      Mar 19, 2018

      The Night Circus. A unique book. Very well narrated. With unforgettable characters Celia and Marco. The great love between Celia and Marco is the only thing that matters against the deadly game that makes them face each other, two ambitious magicians. I really liked it!! It's worth reading again and again. (Translated from Spanish)
    • 3/5

      Mar 10, 2018

      It's interesting, but sometimes it felt very heavy to me. (Translated from Spanish)