We see both these characters live their best and worst lives, we see them see great success and the deepest failures. Not only is it long but it tells many great stories.
Whilst building his name as a magician, Strange obviously meets Mr Norrell who at the time is the biggest and most well-respected magician in all of England and so ensues their on-off relationship with one another which sees them bicker, squabble, respect one another, admire one another and inevitably become enamoured with each other’s lives and work.
Set from 1806-1817, when England is at war with the French and the famous/infamous Napoleon Bonaparte, this book takes us on a journey focusing on, I’d argue Jonathan Strange more than Mr Norrell a tad, and how he goes from wanting to become a magician to actually growing into one of the, if not the, greatest magician of his time. It is a long book (my copy has over 1,006 pages of the actual story – not including acknowledgements etc) and it uses every single one of these pages to build plot, and character, tell stories, deepen the world and enhance your reading experience. Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke uses its many pages mostly wisely. Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell plot – 5/5 What ensues is a large rivalry that spans almost a decade – a rival that oft sees them be friends, enemies, antagonists and protagonists. Mr Norrell is the big magician on the block and then Jonathan Strange comes along and could well be a better magician than he. It tells the story of well… Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell. These affiliate links do not affect my final opinions of any of the products. This means that if you choose to purchase any products via the links below, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.
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