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A review by ceena
The Magicians by Lev Grossman
4.0
Seriously.... I don't know how to review this book. I'm giving it 3.5 stars and I'm not even 100% sure that is the rating I want to give it.
I really enjoyed the premise of the book and what it had to often. I'm extremely happy we got a book about people in college!!... even though not really? The part in university (Book I) seemed like a lead up to the part where they get out because nothing spectacular really happens, yet at the same time I love that because it seems so real.
So many mixed feelings. My favorite characters were also Alice and Penny so UGH
Quentin is a jerk and an idiot. I really dislike him and he needs to grow the hell up-- this is probably the reason I even dislike the books. I wish I could have read through Alice's eyes or even Eliot's eyes-- and he is DRUNK MOST OF THE TIME.
I'm irritated with how things happened or how fast school went without much incident, but happy about all the cool stuff! I'm kinda feeling confused because as much as magic was used it didn't feel used often.
All in all, the characters acted like real friggin people. They aren't perfect; they aren't even all gorgeous models; they aren't the best at what they do either. These magicians have flaws, worries, anxieties, and stupid logic (I'm so looking at you QUENTIN!!) and as frustrating as that is, it makes it real and entertaining.
Will I read the sequel? Ugh, I don't know... as of now it isn't high on the list, but perhaps I'll go back sooner or later...
I really enjoyed the premise of the book and what it had to often. I'm extremely happy we got a book about people in college!!... even though not really? The part in university (Book I) seemed like a lead up to the part where they get out because nothing spectacular really happens, yet at the same time I love that because it seems so real.
So many mixed feelings. My favorite characters were also Alice and Penny so UGH
Quentin is a jerk and an idiot. I really dislike him and he needs to grow the hell up-- this is probably the reason I even dislike the books. I wish I could have read through Alice's eyes or even Eliot's eyes-- and he is DRUNK MOST OF THE TIME.
I'm irritated with how things happened or how fast school went without much incident, but happy about all the cool stuff! I'm kinda feeling confused because as much as magic was used it didn't feel used often.
All in all, the characters acted like real friggin people. They aren't perfect; they aren't even all gorgeous models; they aren't the best at what they do either. These magicians have flaws, worries, anxieties, and stupid logic (I'm so looking at you QUENTIN!!) and as frustrating as that is, it makes it real and entertaining.
Will I read the sequel? Ugh, I don't know... as of now it isn't high on the list, but perhaps I'll go back sooner or later...