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The Magicians

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By Lev Grossman
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The Magicians by Lev Grossman follows Quentin Coldwater, a brilliant but melancholic young man disenchanted with his mundane life. He discovers that magic is real when he is admitted to Brakebills, a secretive and elite college of sorcery. As Quentin and his friends learn the complexities of magic, they explore an alternative world that is both enchanting and perilous, leading them to confront their deepest desires and fears.
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You might like this book if you enjoy stories that mix elements of fantasy and reality, offering a mature and introspective take on the magical school trope. With its complex characters and a darker, more realistic approach to magic, it might appeal to those who appreciate a novel that balances the fantastical with the challenges of growing up and self-discovery.

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The first book in the bestselling and beloved fantasy series, the Magicians trilogy.

Quentin Coldwater is brilliant but miserable. Obsessed with the fantasy novels he read as a child, he finds the real world just doesn't compare.

Then one day it happens—he stumbles unexpectedly into a hidden world and is invited to join a very exclusive college, where he will learn the secrets of magic.

But something is still missing.

And now Quentin will do anything to find what he's always been looking for.

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The Magicians by Lev Grossman has been praised as one of the best fantasy trilogies of the decade, delivering a stirring and complex coming-of-age tale. The story explores the power of imagination with a dark and cunning narrative filled with unexpected twists. It offers a perceptive and adventurous take on the fantasy genre, making it a compelling read.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804943205

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Cornerstone)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 348g

Pages: 496

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About the Author

Lev Grossman is the author of the No. 1 bestselling Magicians trilogy, which has been published in thirty countries and adapted as a TV show that ran for five seasons. He is also a screenwriter and the author of two children's books, The Golden Swift and The Silver Arrow, and his journalism has appeared in Time, Vanity Fair, the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times, among many other places. He lives with his wife and children in New York City.

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