The Magus by John Fowles

The Magus

John Fowles

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fiction classics literary thriller challenging dark slow-paced
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Description

Nicholas Urfe accepts a teaching post on a beautiful, remote Greek island, in order to escape an love affair gone sour. He meets the enigmatic Maurice Conchis, who introduces him to the exquisitely lovely Lily, his ideal of the perfect woman. But ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,633 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
challenging 65%
dark 65%
tense 50%
reflective 45%
adventurous 32%
emotional 28%
sad 10%
funny 4%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 33%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 34% | Plot: 19% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.84

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