timon's review
The Magus by John Fowles
a good read so far. actually, it's fairly slow and i've been working on it for a month and only have a 100 pages left but just haven't gotten back to it yet. i like the book. really. but there is just something about it that keeps me from loving it. i love the literary references and it makes you either feel smart or dumb depending on the ones you do or don't get. the characters are interesting and well developed. however, it does suffer from the standard criticisms of this book. a first book. not planned out. the plot meanders here and there without a real focus. it means you never know what the next chapter will bring. which is a fun element, but it also keeps you from trusting the author to take you somewhere rewarding.
ok, i'm updating since i finally finished this 656 page book last night. i'm still undecided as to whether i'm glad i read it. it does have many fun elements, but the ending is quite unsatisfying as were many pages in between the covers. i guess i can'...more
ok, i'm updating since i finally finished this 656 page book last night. i'm still undecided as to whether i'm glad i read it. it does have many fun elements, but the ending is quite unsatisfying as were many pages in between the covers. i guess i can'...more
