The Magicians (The Magicians #1)
by Lev Grossman
The Magicians by Lev Grossman holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.47 out of 5, based on 147.9K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 402 pages.
About The Magicians
A thrilling and original coming-of-age novel for adults about a young man practicing magic in the real world.Quentin Coldwater is brilliant but miserable. A senior in high school, he’s still secretly preoccupied with a series of fantasy novels he read as a child, set in a magical land called Fillory. Imagine his surprise when he finds himself unexpectedly admitted to a very secret, very exclusive college of magic in upstate New York, where he receives a thorough and rigorous education in the craft of modern sorcery. He also discovers all the other things people learn in college: friendship, love, sex, booze, and boredom. Something is missing, though. Magic doesn’t bring Quentin the happiness and adventure he dreamed it would. After graduation he and his friends make a stunning discovery: Fillory is real. But the land of Quentin’s fantasies turns out to be much darker and more dangerous than he could have imagined. His childhood dream becomes a nightmare with a shocking truth at its heart. At once psychologically piercing and magnificently absorbing, The Magicians boldly moves into uncharted literary territory, imagining magic as practiced by real people, with their capricious desires and volatile emotions. Lev Grossman creates an utterly original world in which good and evil aren’t black and white, love and sex aren’t simple or innocent, and power comes at a terrible price.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Lev Grossman |
| Published | 2009 |
| Pages | 402 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.47 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 147,908 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What genre is The Magicians?
The Magicians is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Magicians worth reading?
Based on 147.9K reader ratings, The Magicians has an average score of 3.47 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Magicians?
The Magicians has 402 pages.
Who wrote The Magicians?
The Magicians was written by Lev Grossman. It was first published in 2009.
What is the ISBN for The Magicians?
The ISBN-13 for The Magicians is 9780670020550.0.
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