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Twenty years after the publication of her fantasy debut, “Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell,” Susanna Clarke is returning to her richly imagined world of magical England

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Tags: united kingdom, susanna clarke, authors, fantasy, jonathan strange and mr norrell, piranesi, the wood at midwinter, author.alexandra alter, source.the new york times, paywall
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/25/books/susanna-clarke-strange-norrell-sequel-interview.html

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Title
Susanna Clarke Wrote a Hit Novel Set in a Magical Realm. Then She Disappeared.
Published
Oct 25 2024
Word count
2365 words

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    Wolf_359
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    Life is full of coincidences. I watched the TV adaptation of this book just over 8 years ago. The only problem was, I was in the middle of a severe opiate addiction and terrible breakup. I...

    Life is full of coincidences.

    I watched the TV adaptation of this book just over 8 years ago. The only problem was, I was in the middle of a severe opiate addiction and terrible breakup.

    I half-watched it while either nodding out or thrashing my legs. I remembered exactly none of it except for a scene where a guy does magic on a beach. Couldn't bring myself to actually sit down and watch it all these years because I associate it with such a painful time.

    Going through a painful time again now, but nothing like what it was back then. I'm healthy and I'll be okay this time. With that thought in my mind, I decided to face my discomfort and start rewatching this series a couple days ago. It's amazing and I'm thoroughly enjoying it. Definitely curious about the books and happy to see this oddly-timed news.

    Thanks for letting me make this good piece of news about me for a second. More Ted Talks to come.

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    I can't read the article in full, but I'll be there to read it when it's released! Hopefully it won't take as long to write as the first one.

    I can't read the article in full, but I'll be there to read it when it's released! Hopefully it won't take as long to write as the first one.

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      DefinitelyNotAFae
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      Gift link [Susanna Clarke Wrote a Hit Novel Set in a Magical Realm. Then She Disappeared....

      Gift link
      [Susanna Clarke Wrote a Hit Novel Set in a Magical Realm. Then She Disappeared. ](https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/25/books/susanna-clarke-strange-norrell-sequel-interview.html?unlocked_article_code=1.VE4.kXuY.y8REKBvEdkJG

      I couldn't get into the novel, not sure if I'll try again or not

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        Thank you! EDIT: I didn't see your remark after the link. I really liked the novel, that is, Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell (Piranesi too) but interesting chonky books of fiction always have had...

        Thank you!

        EDIT: I didn't see your remark after the link. I really liked the novel, that is, Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell (Piranesi too) but interesting chonky books of fiction always have had a special place in my heart.

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        1. DefinitelyNotAFae
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          That's the thing, I usually like chonky fantasy novels too. I've also started Piranesi like 3 times to no avail. So idk what's wrong with me for these specifically.

          That's the thing, I usually like chonky fantasy novels too. I've also started Piranesi like 3 times to no avail. So idk what's wrong with me for these specifically.