Review of Erin Morgenstern's "Starless Sea"

What does one say after reading a story about all stories? When one gets every bit, detail and reference (even if only on the subconscious level) and it almost takes her breath away? I have many words and I have none at all. 

While reading Starless Sea, I couldn't stop marveling at how Morgenstern constructed and structured the story. It is a very complicated story(line?), but just as the Night Circus I didn't get lost. At times I would forget what happened previously, so I'd go back and reread big portions of the book leading to the moment I was currently reading. I  really enjoyed these rereads. I didn't want the story to finish, I wanted to know what happens, but I wanted it to keep going and going and going. 

This was the first time when it took me months to read a book, and I loved it. I loved that this book and I were stuck with each other for so long going back and forth, rereading parts that illuminated the current themes. It felt I was one with the book, which jumps so much through time and space it's a wonder I got through it intact at all. But that's the genius of Erin Morgenstern. 

Admittedly, I'm envious of her style, language, expressions... imagination... drive... magick... Starless Sea is one of those books that one wishes they could read it for the first time again. 

Thank you for such a wonderful ride.

Rating: 5... all the stars for the Starless Sea!