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Erin Morgenstern

The Starless Sea

Erin MorgensternFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Erin Morgenstern

The Starless Sea

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

498

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

2010s

Theme
Topic
Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Erin Morgenstern's The Starless Sea, Zachary Ezra Rawlins, a graduate student, discovers a mysterious book that recounts a childhood experience, leading him on a journey to a hidden, magical realm. This hidden world, known as the Starless Sea, is a labyrinth of stories intertwined with themes of fate, free will, and the nature of beginnings and endings.

Mysterious

Fantastical

Contemplative

Romantic

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.1

232,190 ratings

67%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Erin Morgenstern's The Starless Sea is praised for its imaginative storytelling, lush prose, and intricate world-building. Readers admire the rich, fantastical atmosphere but note that the nonlinear plot and complex narrative can be challenging to follow. The book's slower pace may not appeal to those seeking fast-paced action. Overall, it captivates lovers of immersive, literary fantasy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Starless Sea?

Readers who revel in intricate, magical narratives and literary puzzles will be captivated by Erin Morgenstern's The Starless Sea. Fans of Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere or Lev Grossman's The Magicians will appreciate its blend of surreal adventure and lush, evocative prose that invites them into a labyrinth of stories within stories.

4.1

232,190 ratings

67%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

498

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

2010s

Theme
Topic
Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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