Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell.

[janestarz]

After finishing Red Dwarf, we picked a new series to watch: Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell. It got a rave review from jenthompson and she was so inspired she made herself a Lost Hope fairy dress to celebrate this dark and wicked series

Comments

[querca_robur]

Thanks for reminding me again of it's existence. It sounds like I really need this in my life!

[athiel_draaick]

I loved it and was inspired to reread the book too. Usually I'm not a big fan of lengthy fantasy epitomes, but this one stands out. Mainly because Ms. Clarke actually has enough to tell to fill a thousand pages. Her alternative history blends in with actual history really nicely. It is filled with academic footnotes and mundane details, which builds the world in a much more subtle manner than most fantasy writers manage. Her style of writing is inspired by 19th century authors, which is a nice touch.

There are no new seasons expected. The season covers the entire book, so it would be weird to continue.

[janestarz]

I was kind of curious how the series compares to the book, and now I know! Perhaps I should read the book too. The way the TV-series tells it, you can just smell that there is a far, far greater universe behind what we're seeing. I am curious about the story behind the King's Roads (we're just halfway, so I'm betting we will see more of it in the coming episodes!) and the fairy kingdom.