Reviews

De magiërs by Lev Grossman

nowuseemia's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

matheamae's review against another edition

4.0

Enjoyable fast read! Can't say the characters were as rounded as in the show but I guess that's understandable as we get more time with whole seasons vs a limited amount of words in a book, still very enjoyable though! Love the realistic depiction of depression even amidst magic

emilyb_chicago's review against another edition

3.0

I started off loving this book, it is fun with lots of potential and moves just at the right pace. Around halfway the story became different... a little more action, a lot more fantasy, some pretty big story leaps. Definitely more angst from the main character which is probably why my attention started to wonder.

I enjoyed it, will read the next one and would recommend it if someone asked, but wouldn't bring it up as a recommendation.

tomasthanes's review against another edition

3.0

A more post-modern, depressing, American version of Harry Potter. No heroes.

pennygale's review against another edition

4.0

I really enjoyed this, especially the Harry Potter/Narnia feel at a more grown-up level.

nate_maulding's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I am writing this review well after I read this series. I absolutely love both this book series and the TV series. It is definitely one of my favorites of all time. I found the characters loveable and irritating in the best way possible. The world building is absolutely incredible and it sticks in one's mind for a long time afterwards. I can't wait to reread this series and rewatch the TV series. 

chicaso's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

theplanthouse's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny lighthearted mysterious sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

hippokly's review against another edition

this book was so written by a man. like its so hard trying to be edgy harry potter but its just boring. i know that the main character is supposed to be unlikable but ive eaten communion crackers with more flavor that mc. 

halthemonarch's review against another edition

I don't know why I just can't slog through this one. I love the show a lot and it pains me that I can't get through the book. I've picked it up and put it down so many times; I think it's time to admit I just don't like it. Quentin in the show is great because in the early seasons he IS a presumptuous pig-faced little turd but he eventually learns how to be a decent human being and goes on some pretty cool magical quests with his found family! It's wonderful and fantastic but in the book.... woof. I guess seeing it on screen it's faster than reading through a whole book's worth of presumptuous pig-faced little turd behavior and introspection.

I'm giving it three stars though, even though I never finished it because I actually do like Grossman's writing! I just hate this main character :(