YA Book Council discussion

Jane is the discussion leader for this thread, but I'm just starting off the discussion thread itself.

Here's a link to the book: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

The interactive UK game website: http://www.nightcircus.co.uk/Home/Auth

Movie news: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07...

I know, I know... It's not Harry Potter like what the taglines are saying, but you have to admit: the atmosphere is similar-- at least in the sense of wanting to go to someplace like this. It leaves you feeling pensive and whimsical and wanting to decorate your whole apartment in black and white.

I almost rated it a 4 because I felt there were too many unanswered questions and the plot fell flat towards the end, but had to up my rating to 5 because I read it again right after... well actually, I listened to it right after. Couldn't resist Jim Dale!

So... what did you think?

Jim Dale does a fantastic job with this audiobook narration. It really took the book to a new level though I did have to refer back to the book several times to check on things.

I had the feeling of something rich (like really good chocolate), and complex as I listened to this one. Whimsical? Maybe the twins? Not sure I felt the whimsy in this one.

I also liked Jim Dale's narration, but I still felt like the story itself was a little slow.
I thought the imagery was very nice though.

I love Jim Dale, but I have to admit that I prefer to read this more than listening to it, mostly because I felt the story was a bit more romantic without me confusing Bailey with Harry and Alexander with Dumbledore, etc.