95 pages 3 hours read

Erin Morgenstern

The Starless Sea

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Before You Read

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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.

Reviews & Readership

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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.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Fantasy

Magical Realism

Romance

Themes

Values/Ideas: Fate

Topics

LGBTQ