Emi 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?

Emi Yes. Extremely may be a bit overstated, but yes.

I believe it is misogynistic because the female characters are described as objects. Because they are …moreYes. Extremely may be a bit overstated, but yes.

I believe it is misogynistic because the female characters are described as objects. Because they are moved around like chess pieces for the sake of the plot.

If the author is not a misogynist, he extremely sure his view of life is the only possibly correct one. This book is drowning in a monotonous tone; a nihilistic philosophy that brings no joy. It is hard to interpret such privileged grandstanding as anything but misogynistic.

*spoilers ahead*

The most heroic act is done by a woman, but it is not framed in a way that helps us appreciate her worth, or prove her worldview is correct. She is simply fridged so that the main character can realize what he's lost after he's gone and feel more sorry for himself.

I am not a fan. The show is good, though. (less)

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