Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell

A Board Game of English Magick

English language

Published April 26, 2019 by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.

ISBN:
978-1-4728-3517-8
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A 2-4 player game for natural magicians and careful readers alike, based on the cult-classic book by Susanna Clarke. Set during the events of the cult-classic book, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell sees players delve into the world of English magic, developing their talents and expanding their social reach as they aim to become the most celebrated magician of the age. Take on the role of an aspiring magician, including the titular characters Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell themselves, and start them down the path to greatness. Build up your power and status by travelling across Europe and London, performing feats of magic and attending social engagements. The most celebrated magician will face the gentleman with the thistle-down hair, but only the strongest will defeat him. Number of Players: 2-4 Ages: 14+ Playing Time: 60-80 minutes Components: Map of Europe, 4 Magician boards, 4 Player markers, Fairy marker, 12 Cards …

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Il più bel romanzo inglese che io abbia mai letto

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Nella mia pluriennale indagine sui capisaldi del fantasy anglofono, era inevitabile che prima o poi mi misurassi con quella prova del fuoco che è Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell: l'altro pilastro della corrente New Weird assieme a Perdido Street Station, il romanzo che sta al corpus di Jane Austen come il Legendarium di J.R.R. Tolkien sta al mito germanico classico, l'opera acclamata come magistrale da alcuni e gettata nel camino da altri. Per parte mia, ricade nei capolavori, e più esattamente nei grandi romanzi mondo (che sono una delle mie passioni) – perché più romanzo mondo di così si muore. Andando dal generale in particolare, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell consiste di almeno quattro strati diversi che si intrecciano in un tutt'uno: è un romanzo storico sull'Inghilterra della Reggenza, in cui riviviamo dalla prospettiva britannica il grande duello fra il re matto …

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I have literally had a copy of this book since it came out and was finally able to read it through the magic of audiobooks. The narrator is very good and does distinct character voices that made it much easier to follow and digest. The book itself was very enjoyable, as long novels often are, once you really get into them. There is A LOT of world building and detail, and the characters were mutlifaceted and interesting and the language surrouning faerie and magic was very evocative. Highly recommended.

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