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The Magicians
by Lev Grossman
This is one of the books that I can't really put my fingers on. To like or not to like. I feel like I'm being a total indecisive ass who couldn't make up her mind for all that matters. But seriously, there are so many things about this book that could make you go "AAAARRRGGHHHH ENOUGH WITH THIS SHIT!" to "I KNEW IT!" to "Hmm, that make sense... However..."
I know, I don't make sense. I'm still wondering why I read this book in the first place except that I got a feeling it'd be a nice read.
Was it?
It was. To be honest, it was an enjoyable read. I'm a visual person and I could see this as a motion picture. Maybe one or two movies for this book, since the latest trend is to divide a book into two movies. Yes, I mean you, Harry Potter and Twilight.
To sum it up, The Magicians is like a mix of various fantasy book mashed up together, in a New Yorker artsy type of way. Another way to say it is, adult Harry Potter in a Narnia world. With sex.
Not sure how to say or mention the sex part. Definitely it's one thing that made this book fell into "adult fantasy" category instead of young adult, though it won't ever be near "urban fantasy". But hey, I don't split hair.
The story revolves around Quentin Coldwater and his friends. Quentin is your regular wallflower from the beginning of the book, and actually hasn't much changed throughout the story. He's still the observer, "the pacifist" among a bunch of chaos he called "friends".
Strangely, I couldn't find or have a favorite character. None whatsoever. It's not like they're unlovable mess. I just couldn't. Period.
I gave it three stars because I'm always the generous one. Haha. No, but really, I'm not sure about this subtle love-hate relationship I have with this book. Though, I have the sequel and will read it soon. Hope it'll be before Torment. xD
I know, I don't make sense. I'm still wondering why I read this book in the first place except that I got a feeling it'd be a nice read.
Was it?
It was. To be honest, it was an enjoyable read. I'm a visual person and I could see this as a motion picture. Maybe one or two movies for this book, since the latest trend is to divide a book into two movies. Yes, I mean you, Harry Potter and Twilight.
To sum it up, The Magicians is like a mix of various fantasy book mashed up together, in a New Yorker artsy type of way. Another way to say it is, adult Harry Potter in a Narnia world. With sex.
Not sure how to say or mention the sex part. Definitely it's one thing that made this book fell into "adult fantasy" category instead of young adult, though it won't ever be near "urban fantasy". But hey, I don't split hair.
The story revolves around Quentin Coldwater and his friends. Quentin is your regular wallflower from the beginning of the book, and actually hasn't much changed throughout the story. He's still the observer, "the pacifist" among a bunch of chaos he called "friends".
Strangely, I couldn't find or have a favorite character. None whatsoever. It's not like they're unlovable mess. I just couldn't. Period.
I gave it three stars because I'm always the generous one. Haha. No, but really, I'm not sure about this subtle love-hate relationship I have with this book. Though, I have the sequel and will read it soon. Hope it'll be before Torment. xD