The Magus by John Fowles
The Magus

John Fowles

The Magus

John Fowles

656 pages first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction classics literary thriller challenging dark slow-paced
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Community Reviews Summary of 2,634 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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