The Age of Magic by Ben Okri

The Age of Magic

Ben Okri

fiction fantasy magical realism philosophy mysterious reflective slow-paced

287 pages | first published 2014

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This novel takes us on a journey, a magical, and a literal one. A tightly knit group of filmmakers travel from Paris together to make a documentary. Unknown to themselves they carry a lot of unwanted baggage - fear, anger, jealousy, love.When they...
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Community Reviews

Summary of 144 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
dark 57%
challenging 42%
reflective 42%
adventurous 28%
emotional 14%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 14%

Pace

slow 83%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.12

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