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A review by ubalstecha
The Books of Magic by Neil Gaiman
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Like all of Gaiman's work, this book is both mysterious and mind-bending. This book is often cited as an inspiration for Harry Potter and while it was published a full 4 years before Rowling's magnum opus, that connection is tenuous the best.
Instead, this graphic novel takes us on a tour through the magic of the DC universe while telling the story of Tim, a young man who has the choice to become the greatest magician the universe has ever seen. He is shown the past, the present, the lands of fairy and a possible future. His choice in the end is very Gaimanlike.
Worth reading.
Instead, this graphic novel takes us on a tour through the magic of the DC universe while telling the story of Tim, a young man who has the choice to become the greatest magician the universe has ever seen. He is shown the past, the present, the lands of fairy and a possible future. His choice in the end is very Gaimanlike.
Worth reading.