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Razorback · 15th April 2007, 08:16 PM

Teresa, I think your review is spot on and well put. For me, however, the flaws are more significant. It was tough working through this much book without characters that were more likable, compelling or intriguing. I also thought there wasn’t enough oomph to the overall story or plot line. After wading through this tome, I ended up with a “so what” feeling. I would have liked the book a lot more if there were more spice to either the characters or the story, if not both. I agree that it’s an impressive work, but not one that I would recommend or return to for any reason. Of course, I’m not that much of a fantasy reader anyway.

As for your last question, I thought it might the Thistle-haired Gentleman.

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Razorback Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Washington Posts: 248	Re: Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell: April's Book Club Discussion Teresa, I think your review is spot on and well put. For me, however, the flaws are more significant. It was tough working through this much book without characters that were more likable, compelling or intriguing. I also thought there wasn’t enough oomph to the overall story or plot line. After wading through this tome, I ended up with a “so what” feeling. I would have liked the book a lot more if there were more spice to either the characters or the story, if not both. I agree that it’s an impressive work, but not one that I would recommend or return to for any reason. Of course, I’m not that much of a fantasy reader anyway. As for your last question, I thought it might the Thistle-haired Gentleman.