Questions About The Magician King (The Magicians, #2)

by Lev Grossman (Goodreads Author)

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What age is this book most appropriate for?

Shima It has a pretty explicit rape scene, plus mentions of sex, drugs and drinking. So I'd suggest High school and up. …moreIt has a pretty explicit rape scene, plus mentions of sex, drugs and drinking. So I'd suggest High school and up. (less)

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Elizabeth Barcelos Fillory is more fleshed out in this book. If you liked Voyage of the Dawn Treader, you'll like this book.…moreFillory is more fleshed out in this book. If you liked Voyage of the Dawn Treader, you'll like this book.(less)

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I read the first book and didn't enjoy it. Is this one similar?

Wise Cat I didn't enjoy the first one much either, and I thought the second might be better. Nope. I can't stand the protagonist, and he isn't any better in th…moreI didn't enjoy the first one much either, and I thought the second might be better. Nope. I can't stand the protagonist, and he isn't any better in the second book. So not reading the third.

Only reason I read the second is because in a series, I can like some installments better than others. For example I loved The Dark Tower by Stephen King. But I liked #2, #5, #6 and #7 the best. I almost didn't read it cause I didn't like the first book. But I was told to keep going, as it gets much much better once past that first one.

But this wasn't like that for me. For me most characters aren't likeable or even interesting enough. The ones I like are minor characters or appear just a few times. Not fleshed out either.(less)

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1. Who or what killed Jollybee? 2. Who was the guy dressed like Lincoln at the end of the world?