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A review by madmadmaddymad
The Magicians by Lev Grossman
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Magical academic books are really my thing. I love how this one invoked Harry Potter, Narnia, and other fantasy staples.
It’s actually my second time reading it - my cousin recommended this to me years ago since I used to be such a Potterhead. I only read this one, though, and somehow never continued with the series, although I have watched the show on Syfy. I wonder how similar it is? Everyone in the show is so incredibly stylish, but this book makes it seem like they’re a bunch of bookish dorks.
I find it weird how little of Julia we get to see in this book! And how weird that I remembered her so vividly. It’s strange to read a book years later and half remember certain things - I remember the scene with the fox sex really grossing me out the first time I read this book as a teenager…. And somehow I COMPLETELY missed the fact that Quentin has a threesome! You go Quentin! Good for you! (Except for the part where you’re violently depressed about it. Sir! I like it better when I can root for you! Can you cheer the fuck up?)
This book is very well written but somehow, the prose can get a little verbose and run out through my brain before I actually digest what I’ve read.
I think that’s why it made such an entertaining re-read!
Anyway.
I love magical boys, and magical worlds with magical schools. This is exactly the type of book I love to read.
It’s actually my second time reading it - my cousin recommended this to me years ago since I used to be such a Potterhead. I only read this one, though, and somehow never continued with the series, although I have watched the show on Syfy. I wonder how similar it is? Everyone in the show is so incredibly stylish, but this book makes it seem like they’re a bunch of bookish dorks.
I find it weird how little of Julia we get to see in this book! And how weird that I remembered her so vividly. It’s strange to read a book years later and half remember certain things - I remember the scene with the fox sex really grossing me out the first time I read this book as a teenager…. And somehow I COMPLETELY missed the fact that Quentin has a threesome! You go Quentin! Good for you! (Except for the part where you’re violently depressed about it. Sir! I like it better when I can root for you! Can you cheer the fuck up?)
This book is very well written but somehow, the prose can get a little verbose and run out through my brain before I actually digest what I’ve read.
I think that’s why it made such an entertaining re-read!
Anyway.
I love magical boys, and magical worlds with magical schools. This is exactly the type of book I love to read.