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A reread, six years after the first read, and after becoming a fan of the TV series. I reread The Magicians first of course but wasn’t enamoured with the younger Quentin, the focus pretty much on Q. Somehow the TV show worked so much better with, well, let’s face it, more women and a bit more diversity.
So this second book, with Julia playing a bigger part, was far better than the first. It’s fun comparing the differences in plotlines (TV vs book). I still feel like the best change is Margo thou ...more
So this second book, with Julia playing a bigger part, was far better than the first. It’s fun comparing the differences in plotlines (TV vs book). I still feel like the best change is Margo thou ...more
At times it wasn't what I expected, but I think that was what made it that much better.
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Quentin, now a king of Fillory, is living his dream life in a magical fantasyland, but all he can do is whine and pine for a new adventure. He gets his wish, with Julia along for the ride.
They go on a big adventure—high stakes, lots of action, and some difficult choices. When things don’t work out how Quentin wants them to, he actually demonstrates some personal growth and refrains from complaining (much).
Overall, I liked this better than the first and enough to read on to the third book.
They go on a big adventure—high stakes, lots of action, and some difficult choices. When things don’t work out how Quentin wants them to, he actually demonstrates some personal growth and refrains from complaining (much).
Overall, I liked this better than the first and enough to read on to the third book.
I liked it enough to finish but there were bits I found myself zoning out. By the time I reached the end I couldn't care anymore and couldn't tell you what happened. If you read this book series during any kind of sexual awakening I fear you would become very jaded.
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Nov 21, 2013
Lisa
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Katie
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Heather
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Kate
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