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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
aside from the fact feist cant write characters, this book is groundbreaking and the world-building is what keeps you hooked the whole way through. but literally considering i read the revised version and the ending was not at all different, where pug just totally lacked reaction to the death of his best friend? and then fainted
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Dnf at p.554. There's less magic than I hoped and it's very spread out telling stories from different parts of the war and hopping about.
I'm still waiting for the magician to get his shit together, I imagine he'll step in at the last minute but I'm done so I'll never know.
Enjoyed what I've read but it's not enough to carry me to the end.
I'm still waiting for the magician to get his shit together, I imagine he'll step in at the last minute but I'm done so I'll never know.
Enjoyed what I've read but it's not enough to carry me to the end.
Though this is considered a fantasy classic, this book didn't leave much of a good impression on me. Feist knows how to write, that's certain, and he knows how to write on a grand scale.
That said, I didn't think there was enough depth. There was breadth, certainly, but the characters themselves received too little attention. Their reactions to large events and interpersonal interactions felt stale, clunky and artificial. There was one particular reunion that I hung on for, which stopped me from putting it down, but when the time came that too was a massive disappointment.
That said, I didn't think there was enough depth. There was breadth, certainly, but the characters themselves received too little attention. Their reactions to large events and interpersonal interactions felt stale, clunky and artificial. There was one particular reunion that I hung on for, which stopped me from putting it down, but when the time came that too was a massive disappointment.
I first read Magician when I was about 14. I had read it not long after I had finished reading the Belgariad and the Elenium by David and Leigh Eddings, so I was starting into my love of epic fantasy sagas. I was recommended Magician by a boy I had a crush on, so of course I picked it up straight away. I don’t know why, but even though I loved it, I never picked up another Raymond E Feist novel after that, so I’ve not read the remainder of the Riftwar Saga to this day.
I highly recommend this book for anyone who is looking to make the transition from YA fantasy to fantasy fiction. The story is a smooth read, with lots of action to keep the reader entertained. I remember being surprised that the story was spread over a nine year period, as I wasn’t expecting it. I think that Feist does this well, as it continues the story in a realistic way, covering the main highlights over the course of the story without boring the reader with unnecessary or unimportant detail.
The characters are strong and diverse, each with their own set of flaws and strengths. Pug is the main character, although the story also follows the journeys of Tomas, Arutha, Carline, Martin, Lyam, Borric, Kulgan, Dolgan, Aglaranna, Macros, Laurie, Kasumi and Amos during this time. My favourites are Arutha and Pug, with Carline and Anita not far behind.
There is travel, intrigue, politics, war, magic, love, tragedy, a touch of religion and a splash of science fiction. The right combination for all epic fantasy sagas (in my opinion).
Despite this being books 1-2 of the Riftwar Saga, this can be read as a stand alone novel. However, my recent re-read of this book has made me reconsider whether I should continue reading the remainder of this series.
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ - 9/10 hearts
I highly recommend this book for anyone who is looking to make the transition from YA fantasy to fantasy fiction. The story is a smooth read, with lots of action to keep the reader entertained. I remember being surprised that the story was spread over a nine year period, as I wasn’t expecting it. I think that Feist does this well, as it continues the story in a realistic way, covering the main highlights over the course of the story without boring the reader with unnecessary or unimportant detail.
The characters are strong and diverse, each with their own set of flaws and strengths. Pug is the main character, although the story also follows the journeys of Tomas, Arutha, Carline, Martin, Lyam, Borric, Kulgan, Dolgan, Aglaranna, Macros, Laurie, Kasumi and Amos during this time. My favourites are Arutha and Pug, with Carline and Anita not far behind.
There is travel, intrigue, politics, war, magic, love, tragedy, a touch of religion and a splash of science fiction. The right combination for all epic fantasy sagas (in my opinion).
Despite this being books 1-2 of the Riftwar Saga, this can be read as a stand alone novel. However, my recent re-read of this book has made me reconsider whether I should continue reading the remainder of this series.
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ - 9/10 hearts
adventurous
funny
tense
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Awww good times. I have no idea why but I felt this urge to re-read so I did.
Now, very long after I read it for the first time I do see its faults. The whole quest. Two boys becoming powerful. But the simplicity and wonderful world makes it a book that can be re-read time after time.
I love Pug! His story is the best.
I do like the Ashen Shugar flashbacks, those always intrigued me.
Such a fun book! I even have favorite passages. Like when Pug tells he is a magician and stuff happens.
And then there is this:
"That you have lived as you have lived for centuries is not license for this cruelty. All here are now judged, and all are found wanting."
Now, very long after I read it for the first time I do see its faults. The whole quest. Two boys becoming powerful. But the simplicity and wonderful world makes it a book that can be re-read time after time.
I love Pug! His story is the best.
I do like the Ashen Shugar flashbacks, those always intrigued me.
Such a fun book! I even have favorite passages. Like when Pug tells he is a magician and stuff happens.
And then there is this:
"That you have lived as you have lived for centuries is not license for this cruelty. All here are now judged, and all are found wanting."