The Magicians - Lev Grossman

Oct 10, 2012 18:23

I read this on a recommendation. It made me sad, but not entirely in a bad way.

[Spoilers and Rumination]

The Magicians is usually described as "Harry Potter for grownups", or "a Narnia ripoff". Neither seems very accurate to me, or rather, they're only accurate if you focus on details rather than theme. There is a magic school, Brakebills, which is clearly a version of
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bateleur October 10 2012, 21:35:48 UTC
Interesting review. I'm now unsure as to whether I want to read the book or not!

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lanfykins October 10 2012, 22:56:58 UTC
You too, huh?

You could always get the book and then lend it to me immediately, taking the decision out of your hands... :)

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