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A very basic review because so many have commented extensively: The Magicians won't stick with me like certain other fantasy novels have, but I was interested enough to begin reading its sequel, The Magician King (although it has been slow-going). I wouldn't call this a must-read; Quentin, the protagonist, isn't much of a likeable character. He's just not that fascinating. I can identify with him to some extent, but overall he comes across as weak. He begins to redeem himself near the end, but b
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3.5 Stars
That was...interesting.
I will definitely continue with the series...I might not enjoy it, but dammit now I'm invested and I have to know.
I did have a few issues with this book, but not for the same reasons it seems everyone else did. Several people called it derivative--honestly, I only think of books as derivative if they're not WHOLLY AWARE of their predecessors.
My issues were with Lev Grossman's storytelling. Continuity was a bit of a problem sometimes, and sometimes things were ju ...more
That was...interesting.
I will definitely continue with the series...I might not enjoy it, but dammit now I'm invested and I have to know.
I did have a few issues with this book, but not for the same reasons it seems everyone else did. Several people called it derivative--honestly, I only think of books as derivative if they're not WHOLLY AWARE of their predecessors.
My issues were with Lev Grossman's storytelling. Continuity was a bit of a problem sometimes, and sometimes things were ju ...more
I found this to be a pretty enjoyable read. Good imagination, good pace to the story, and pretty solid characters. I also think I was helped by some of the negative reviews, which provided me with forewarning that the main character, Quentin, wasn't terribly likable. He isn't and I can see how someone looking for an older, edgier, but still likable version of Harry Potter would be upset. That said, if you go in looking for a fairly quick read with all the elements mentioned above, you can't go w
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This book is like Harry Potter if you take out everything that makes Harry Potter even remotely enjoyable and replace it with curse words and oral sex.
Sep 16, 2011
Rebecca
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Susan Schuler
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