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singsthewren's review against another edition
I didn't think this book was quite as strong as the last one. There was a LOT of action but not a lot of time for the characters to reflect or interact. I felt some of the historical figures we ran into were a bit forced (Shakespeare not bathing was a weird addition!), but it was fun and a light read.
samfah's review against another edition
4.0
Can’t wait for the twins to kick dickolas flamel to the curb and take over the world
juliemittan's review against another edition
4.0
Third book in the series. Fun/quick book series to read.
crowandnightingale's review against another edition
4.0
Another great addition to the series. I missed a certain character quite a lot, but was happy with this book. It took me a little while to get into this one, but once I did I devoured it in a few hours. I can't WAIT for The Necromancer!
adamrshields's review against another edition
4.0
My review is on my blog at http://bookwi.se/the-magician-by-michael-scott/
amaldae's review against another edition
3.0
Does this author appreciate any of his female characters?
If he doesn't want them to mess things up in the story (albeit I have a strange feeling that they might actually bring some useful/helpful traits like intelligence and calmness to the table), then why did write about those traits being a part of them in the first place?
So Perry finally got out of her prison (and I got to like her even more because of that), but at the same time, Scatty and Jeanne got fooled by Machiavelli (another character I really like, despite him being a male) and it now seems unlikely that they will be in touch with anybody anytime soon. (Irritating thing #2: Shakespeare the Smelling Cry-Baby... and pretty much any presentation of real persons in the series tbh...)
But in general, I may be getting used to Scott's 'action 24/7' -style. I also have to admit that he can write... and that as a kid I had a pretty awful taste when it came to books since I liked some honestly badly written stories more than his. (ew its my fault right?)
Josh is still an immature idiot and I'm not looking forward to seeing him again, but I propably have to.
If he doesn't want them to mess things up in the story (albeit I have a strange feeling that they might actually bring some useful/helpful traits like intelligence and calmness to the table), then why did write about those traits being a part of them in the first place?
So Perry finally got out of her prison (and I got to like her even more because of that), but at the same time, Scatty and Jeanne got fooled by Machiavelli (another character I really like, despite him being a male) and it now seems unlikely that they will be in touch with anybody anytime soon. (Irritating thing #2: Shakespeare the Smelling Cry-Baby... and pretty much any presentation of real persons in the series tbh...)
But in general, I may be getting used to Scott's 'action 24/7' -style. I also have to admit that he can write... and that as a kid I had a pretty awful taste when it came to books since I liked some honestly badly written stories more than his. (ew its my fault right?)
Josh is still an immature idiot and I'm not looking forward to seeing him again, but I propably have to.
leslie_turner0121's review against another edition
4.0
LOVE this series! As a big fan of history, fiction, and fantasy, I'm loving reading a fiction about historical figures wrapped in fantasy. And I love researching the characters who I'm not familiar with. Great concept and each book keeps getting better than the last!