The Age of Magic by Ben Okri

The Age of Magic

Ben Okri

287 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism philosophy mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Description

This novel takes us on a journey, a magical, and a literal one. A tightly knit group of filmmakers travel from Paris together to make a documentary. Unknown to themselves they carry a lot of unwanted baggage - fear, anger, jealousy, love.When they...

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Community Reviews Summary of 198 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
reflective 65%
challenging 35%
adventurous 25%
dark 25%
emotional 20%
inspiring 20%
relaxing 15%
hopeful 10%
lighthearted 5%
tense 5%

Pace

slow 57%
fast 21%
medium 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 23%

Average rating

3.17

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