
The Magician King
A Novel
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Narrated by:
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Mark Bramhall
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By:
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Lev Grossman
Return to Fillory in the riveting sequel to The New York Times best-seller and literary phenomenon of 2009: The Magicians.
The Magicians was praised as a triumph by readers and critics of both mainstream and fantasy literature. Now Grossman takes us back to Fillory, where the Brakebills graduates have fled the sorrows of the mundane world, only to face terrifying new challenges.
Quentin and his friends are now the kings and queens of Fillory, but the days and nights of royal luxury are starting to pall. After a morning hunt takes a sinister turn, Quentin and his old friend Julia charter a magical sailing ship and set out on an errand to the wild outer reaches of their kingdom. Their pleasure cruise becomes an adventure when the two are unceremoniously dumped back into the last place Quentin ever wants to see: his parent's house in Chesterton, Massachusetts. And only the black, twisted magic that Julia learned on the streets can save them.
The Magician King is a grand voyage into the dark, glittering heart of magic, an epic quest for the Harry Potter generation. It also introduces a powerful new voice, that of Julia, whose angry genius is thrilling. Once again Grossman proves that he is the modern heir to C.S. Lewis and at the cutting edge of literary fantasy.
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Critic reviews
“[A] serious, heartfelt novel [that] turns the machinery of fantasy inside out.” (The New York Times [Editor’s Choice])
“[The Magician King] is The Catcher in the Rye for devotees of alternative universes. It’s dazzling and devil-may-care.... Grossman has created a rare, strange, and scintillating novel.” (Chicago Tribune)
“Fabulous fantasy spiked with bitter adult wisdom—not to be missed.” (Kirkus Reviews [starred review])
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It's good to be king...isn't it?
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Where does The Magician King rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Top 20 - great storyWho was your favorite character and why?
Josh - hes the only character in the book who isnt beyond pretentious and arrogant.Which scene was your favorite?
The scene with the Dragon in the RiverDid you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
The book is quite funny at times and I did laugh out loud on several occasionsAny additional comments?
I cannot stress enough how much I dislike these characters. This book is even worse than book 1 mainly because Julia and FreeTrader Beowolf is in it. Almost all of the characters are beyond arrogant and pretentious, I spent the first and second book waiting for the characters to be put in their place.Great Story, Horrible Characters
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I enjoyed, but didn't love the first book. I'm not sure if this book is better than the first or if I just knew what type of experience to expect from Grossman, but I enjoyed this book even more than the first.
It is a similar experience with a somewhat similar story-arc and similar lesson/internal-conflict for the main characters.
It still had some brutally painful (and in this case disturbing; warning there is a rape scene) moments. But they punctuate the story and are used very purposefully to develop the characters and explain their motivations.
I just bought the next book.
Better than the first...
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more of the same!
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I enjoy these books!
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WOW
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My biggest issue
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great story
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Can’t wait to start the last book!
A darker second book of the series!
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