The Magicians

Lev Grossman's newest book is advertised to be a grown up version of Harry Potter. Though the book does involve a magic school, the similarly ends there. The storyline is about Quentin, a over achieving & brilliant teen, trying to find out who he is and what will bring him happiness in life. His secret desire is to travel to the land of Fillory, a make believe land in a series of children's books. He believes he will bebfulfilled and find happiness. What joy to be accepted into the mysterious and exclusive college of magic. Believing this training will enable him to succeed in his goal, he works hard. But upon graduation life is boring and shallow. When the opportunity comes to travel to another dimension, he jumps at the chance. However the journey is nothing like he expected.

The book holds your attention but leaves loose ends. There are parts of the story that lack follow through. I would recommend the book if you enjoy fantasy and magic, but it is not the next best seller in this genre.

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Reviewed by Denise R