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The Magus
The Magus
Author: John Fowles
The Magus was originally published in 1965 and reissued in a revised version twelve years later. The story of Nicholas Urfe and his friendship with a demonic millionaire which leads to an elaborate series of staged hallucinations, riddles, and psychological traps, The Magus endures as the most enigmatic and magical novel in the Fow...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780099743910
ISBN-10: 0099743914
Publication Date: 1/1997
Pages: 656
Rating:
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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3.5 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Vintage Books USA
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 2
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Helpful Score: 4
A truly twisted read-- you'll find yourself as insane as the protagonist by the end. Great writing in that it draws you into the story and tangles you there.
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Helpful Score: 4
I had no idea what type of adventure I was embarking on when I started this book. Kind of a bizarre "Fantasy Island" experience. Worth the trip. Listed as one of the top books of the the 20th Century by Random House.
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Helpful Score: 1
The story will really draw you in. I enjoyed the read.
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An intriguing and fantastical novel by one of the most brilliant writers of the twentieth century. Don't miss out on this one.


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