Honestly, The Night Circus Had Me Questioning Reality on My Seoul Commute
Okay, I picked up The Night Circus after hearing so many people rave about it, and you know what? They weren’t wrong. I mean, I had a brutal week at the office with all this new manager drama, so diving into a magical circus seemed like the escape I needed. And wow, this book? Just… wow.
Picture this: I’m on Line 2, packed in like sardines during rush hour, but reading this made me feel like I was in a whole different world. The descriptions are so vivid—like the circus felt real enough that I started wondering if maybe, just maybe, it exists somewhere. Honestly, it messed with my head a bit. Not gonna lie, almost missed my stop at Gangnam once or twice because I was so absorbed.
The whole magical competition thing between Celia and Marco—it’s intense, man. And the way Morgenstern weaves in romance without making it too cheesy? I loved that. It’s like watching K-dramas but with a fantasy twist, you know? But, here’s the thing—sometimes I got lost in all the timelines and characters. Maybe it’s because my English isn’t as perfect as I thought, but I had to Google a few things to keep up.
And the setting? It was like nothing I’d ever read before. Living in Seoul, I’m used to bright city lights and hustle, but this circus… it had this eerie yet captivating vibe. Felt a bit like how Han River looks during late-night walks when the mist rolls in—beautiful and mysterious.
But the ending though. I don’t know. Mixed feelings, I guess. Part of me wanted more closure, but another part appreciated the ambiguity. I mean, life doesn’t always give us neat endings, right? That said, it left me questioning a lot about reality and choices—like what if I had pursued design instead of tech? Would my life be a circus too?
Anyway, already recommending this to my book club friends. Plus, thinking about trying the audiobook for my next business trip. It might help distract me from the chaos of team restructuring stress.
To be fair, this book isn’t for everyone. But if you’re in the mood to escape and find magic in the mundane, The Night Circus is a ride worth taking. Just be prepared to question everything—maybe even take a sick day to process it all, like I did.
