A review by erinchezick
The Magus by John Fowles

mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

This book was probably a revelation at the time of publication but now it just reads as an unlikeable protagonist who wasn’t written to be intentionally unlikeable. The worst man you’ve been on a date with probably loves this book.