The Magus by John Fowles

The Magus

John Fowles

656 pages first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction classics literary thriller challenging dark slow-paced
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This daring literary thriller, rich with eroticism and suspense, is one of John Fowles's best-loved and bestselling novels and has contributed significantly to his international reputation as a writer of the first degree. At the center of The Magu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,611 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
challenging 66%
dark 66%
tense 50%
reflective 44%
adventurous 33%
emotional 29%
sad 11%
funny 4%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 33%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 35% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.84

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