Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell.

I've just finished the book "Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell", by Susanna Clarke. This is the first work of fantastic fiction I've been impressed with in over ten years. The prose style of Susanna Clarke is wonderful and meticulous, as if Frank L.L. Baum and Alexandre Dumas had been smooshed into a blender and come out as a smoothie of a whole new flavor. The book may serve as a cautionary tale against the dangers of Hubris and Fear, or possibly as a reminder of how important they are to our society. A little of both, I think. A very fun read.