Author: Erin Morgenstern
Publisher: Doubleday; First Edition (November 5, 2019)
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 512
ISBN-10: 038554121X
ISBN-13: 9780385541213
Item Weight: 1.82 pounds
Dimensions: 6.5 x 2 x 9.5 inches
Amazon.com Review: "The Starless Sea" is a mesmerizing novel by Erin Morgenstern, following her previous success with "The Night Circus." This enchanting tale weaves intricate stories within stories, blending fables of pirates and princesses with the journey of Zachary Ezra Rawlins, the son of a fortune teller. As Zachary delves into a secret repository of books and fairy tales, he embarks on a dangerous quest through time and place, encountering lost loves and lives lived again and again. Morgenstern's vivid imagery and lyrical prose create a world that is both magical and mysterious, drawing readers into a spellbinding narrative that explores the power of stories and the depths of love and destiny.
Reviews:
- NPR describes it as a mythical tale, nested with a trove of meta-narratives and myths, posing big questions about stories and fate.
- Newsday praises it as a richly imaginative ode to books and storytelling, entwining mysterious underground worlds with a grad student's quest to understand his past.
- Time Magazine sees it as a mystical adventure in an enchanted universe, celebrating the pleasure of engaging with stories and self-discovery.
- Kirkus Reviews hails it as an ambitious and bewitching gem, with mystery and passion inscribed on every page.
- Booklist describes it as a high-wire feat of metatextual derring-do, inviting readers to explore a puzzlebox of linked fables and origin stories.
About the Author: Erin Morgenstern is the author of "The Night Circus," a bestseller translated into thirty-seven languages. She holds a degree in theater from Smith College and resides in Massachusetts.
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