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Fated
Alex Verus #1 (works standalone)by Benedict Jacka
02012322 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a gritty and cerebral tone that will resonate with Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell fans.
10 Best Books Like Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
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The best books like Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell are:
- 1Fated by Benedict Jacka0#1
- 2Fool Moon by Jim Butcher4.4
- 3The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien0
- 4City in Chains by Harry Turtledove4.1
- 5The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker0
- 6American Gods by Neil Gaiman0
- 7Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare0#1
- 8Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb0Series starter
- 9The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab4.5
- 10The Colour Of Magic: A Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett4.4#1
Fantasy02009
In an alternate 1806 England where magic has long vanished, the reclusive and cautious Mr. Norrell emerges as the country's first practical magician in centuries, dazzling society by raising the dead and conjuring ghostly fleets against Napoleon. His monopoly is threatened when the brilliant and impulsive Jonathan Strange discovers his own magical abilities, setting up a rivalry between two vastly different magicians that will prove more dangerous than the war with France itself.
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by Jim Butcher
4.42011368 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a wisecracking and gritty tone that will resonate with Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell fans.
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by J.R.R. Tolkien
01973206 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a noble and melancholic tone that will resonate with Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell fans.
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by Harry Turtledove
4.12025328 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a gritty but hopeful tone that will resonate with Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell fans.
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by Helene Wecker
02013656 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a contemplative and bittersweet tone that will resonate with Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell fans.
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by Neil Gaiman
02010
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a melancholy and mystical tone that will resonate with Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell fans.
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Sword Catcher
A Planned #1 (works standalone)by Cassandra Clare
0
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a romantic and dangerous tone that will resonate with Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell fans.
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Assassin's Apprentice
Start of The Farseer Trilogy seriesby Robin Hobb
02012
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a melancholy and introspective tone that will resonate with Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell fans.
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by V. E. Schwab
4.52023448 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a melancholy and yearning tone that will resonate with Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell fans.
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The Colour Of Magic: A Discworld Novel
Discworld #1 (works standalone)by Terry Pratchett
4.41983288 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a absurdist and satirical tone that will resonate with Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fated | Benedict Jacka | 0 | 2012 | 322 | Closest match |
| Fool Moon | Jim Butcher | 4.4 | 2011 | 368 | Similar vibes |
| The Fellowship of the Ring | J.R.R. Tolkien | 0 | 1973 | 206 | Similar vibes |
| City in Chains | Harry Turtledove | 4.1 | 2025 | 328 | Similar vibes |
| The Golem and the Jinni | Helene Wecker | 0 | 2013 | 656 | Similar vibes |
| American Gods | Neil Gaiman | 0 | 2010 | — | Similar vibes |
| Sword Catcher | Cassandra Clare | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Assassin's Apprentice📚 Series starter | Robin Hobb | 0 | 2012 | — | Start a new series |
| The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue | V. E. Schwab | 4.5 | 2023 | 448 | Similar vibes |
| The Colour Of Magic: A Discworld Novel | Terry Pratchett | 4.4 | 1983 | 288 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell?
The most similar books to Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell are Fated, Fool Moon, The Fellowship of the Ring.
What should I read after Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell?
After finishing Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, readers most commonly pick up Fated next.
Who writes books like Susanna Clarke?
Authors similar to Susanna Clarke include Neil Gaiman.
What genre is Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell?
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell is a Fantasy novel by Susanna Clarke, published in 2009. It features elements of Alternate History, Magical Realism, Magic.
How long is Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell?
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell varies in length depending on edition.
About Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
Two magicians shall appear in England. The first shall fear me; the second shall long to behold me ...The year is 1806. England is beleaguered by the long war with Napoleon, and centuries have passed since practical magicians faded into the nation's past. But scholars of this glorious history discover that one remains: the reclusive Mr Norrell whose displays of magic send a thrill through the country. Proceeding to London, he raises a beautiful woman from the dead and summons an army of ghostly ships to terrify the French. Yet the cautious, fussy Norrell is challenged by the emergence of another magician: the brilliant novice Jonathan Strange. Young, handsome and daring, Strange is the very opposite of Norrell. So begins a dangerous battle between these two great men which overwhelms the one between England and France. And their own obsessions and secret dabblings with the dark arts are going to cause more trouble than they can imagine.