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chelseaisreading 's review for:
The Magicians
by Lev Grossman
adventurous
challenging
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Clearly inspired amidst the Narnia and Harry Potter craze, this is the reality check. Quentin is deeply flawed and at many times so pretentious and unlikeable, almost Holden Caufield levels of sad boy, just with magical abilities. The fact that every woman’s breasts were described felt a little overkill, even for a teenage boy narrator.
I enjoyed the story and was moved, even when it was depressingly realistic. This is not cozy, it is not a simple and just happy ending. It delves into the grey areas. Maybe all the Harry Potter adults should read this.
This quote really has stuck with me, “Stop looking for the next secret door that is going to lead you to your real life. Stop waiting. This is it: there's nothing else. It's here, and you'd better decide to enjoy it or you're going to be miserable wherever you go, for the rest of your life, forever.”
I enjoyed the story and was moved, even when it was depressingly realistic. This is not cozy, it is not a simple and just happy ending. It delves into the grey areas. Maybe all the Harry Potter adults should read this.
This quote really has stuck with me, “Stop looking for the next secret door that is going to lead you to your real life. Stop waiting. This is it: there's nothing else. It's here, and you'd better decide to enjoy it or you're going to be miserable wherever you go, for the rest of your life, forever.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Blood, Grief
Moderate: Sexual content, Violence, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail