A review by jvmilks
The Magicians by Lev Grossman

3.0

The beginning of The Magicians seemed to parallel Quentin's aimless existential depression. It felt lost. If that was the intent of the author - to make you feel the way Quentin lived life - then this may deserve more than three stars. However, the net result for me was that the characters were hard to root for or feel genuine compassion for, so it felt a bit of a chore to keep listening. By the end of the book, the storyline and action became more interesting. If anything, I'm tempted to read more about the author and impetus for the book as it seems to nod to the worlds of Narnia and Harry Potter. Though, I am less inclined to read more books in the series.