Talk about a slow burner! I'm so torn about this book because it is truly like nothing I've ever read before and it is indeed so special yet somehow not entirely my thing.

Why is it special? It's a very quirky mix between historical novel, alternate reality, and fantasy; written out with so much detail and wit and just the perfect sprinkle of breaking the fourth wall - sometimes a true delight to read!

But sometimes oh-so-long! Dare I say boring? The world-building is so detailed that I was lost in descriptions or character introductions. Jonathan Strange didn't appear until page 200! And that is amazing and part of the beauty but also maybe its downfall in my humble opinion.

All in all, wonderful book, could use as yoga block, will not read again