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656 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316296199
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Publication date: 04 January 2001
Description
Widely considered John Fowles’s masterpiece, The Magus is “a dynamo of suspense and horror…a dizzying, electrifying chase through the labyrinth of the soul….Read it in one sitting if possible-but read it” (New York Times).A young Englishman, Nicho...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,606 reviews
Moods
challenging 67%
dark 66%
tense 50%
reflective 44%
adventurous 34%
emotional 29%
sad 11%
funny 4%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 35% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual contentModerate
Racism, Suicidal thoughts, SuicideMinor
Abortion, Biphobia, Homophobia
656 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316296199
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Publication date: 04 January 2001
Description
Widely considered John Fowles’s masterpiece, The Magus is “a dynamo of suspense and horror…a dizzying, electrifying chase through the labyrinth of the soul….Read it in one sitting if possible-but read it” (New York Times).A young Englishman, Nicho...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,606 reviews
Moods
challenging 67%
dark 66%
tense 50%
reflective 44%
adventurous 34%
emotional 29%
sad 11%
funny 4%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 35% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual contentModerate
Racism, Suicidal thoughts, SuicideMinor
Abortion, Biphobia, Homophobia