A review by karenholmes
The Magicians by Lev Grossman

3.0

This is not a typical fantasy book. In a certain way, it feels like an old story, something that could be published in the 60s or the 70s. It doesn't pay much attention to the showing, as most of the story is entirely done by telling. You don't really feel inside of the book, and you are rushed through different periods of life of the protagonist that could have been expanded and told in a way that pulled you more inside of the book.
It's not that I didn't like the story, but it really needs some working on the scene level. It would improve a lot if scenes were more fleshed out.
Anyway, interesting story, and willing to know what happens next to Quentin and the rest of the gang.