IamMrB answers “do you agree this is an extremely...”

Jaie asked this question about The Magicians (The Magicians, #1):

do you agree this is an extremely misogynistic book?

IamMrB Well it is not misogynistic like the Malleus Malefecarum, but Q definitely relates to the world in classic "bro-think" even though he is an enlightene…moreWell it is not misogynistic like the Malleus Malefecarum, but Q definitely relates to the world in classic "bro-think" even though he is an enlightened, privileged, brilliant, rich kid with magic.

He basically bails on Alice because she bores him, even though she chose to stay with him and NOT pursue that masters program at some other swanky magic school. Yes, let us reward your loyalty with being a jerk and a cheat because "i'm sad" and "life is hard, I only just have everything".

I understand depression and pain can bring out the worst in people, but I honestly feel like Q is just too caught up in his own self absorbed behavior that even when he realizes cheating on Alice is bad... he does so because it makes him feel bad... not necessarily what it would do to Alice. Those feelings came along as an afterthought. At which point, he has the audacity to get mad at HER because she decided to break things off, be mad at him, and eventually sleep with Penny. Because what, Q, has some call on her? I think not. (less)

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