The Magus by John Fowles

The Magus

John Fowles

672 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction literary thriller challenging dark slow-paced

Description

A man trapped in a millionare's deadly game of political and sexual betrayal Filled with shocks and chilling surprises, The Magus is a masterwork of contemporary literature. In it, a young Englishman, Nicholas Urfe, accepts a teaching position on ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,646 reviews

Moods

mysterious 95%
challenging 67%
dark 67%
tense 51%
reflective 45%
adventurous 34%
emotional 23%
sad 9%
funny 4%
inspiring 4%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 36%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 39% | Character: 39% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.84

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