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The Magus
The Magus
Author: John Fowles
A young Englishman, Nicholas Urfe, accepts a teaching post on a remote Greek island in order to escape an unsatisfactory love affair. There, his friendship with a reclusive millionaire evolves into a mysterious -- and deadly -- game of violence, seduction, and betrayal. As he is drawn deeper into the trickster's psychological traps, Nicholas...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780316296199
ISBN-10: 0316296198
Publication Date: 1/4/2001
Pages: 656
Rating:
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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3.5 stars, based on 12 ratings
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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reviewed The Magus on + 10 more book reviews
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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marrika avatar reviewed The Magus on + 5 more book reviews
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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