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My Current Read
📖 Name of the Book: The magicians
📄 Plot: Sad boy can’t find meaning in life, gets into a school to teach him magic he abandons his old life and self is happy but when he gets back to the real world he’s sad again till his friend discovers a magic land that he had read about in children’s books is real
📖 Genre: fantasy
📄 My Favorite Quotes: “ you must learn them with your bones, with your blood, your liver, your heart, your deek”
💭 My Thoughts: so far so good, Q is chronically sad and self sabotaging, Eliot is still my fave…huge difference from the show!
⭐ Star Rating: 4/5#readreadread #lemon8bookclub
In recent years, ‘The Magicians’ has garnered a significant following, not only through Lev Grossman's original novels but also via its popular television adaptation. Fantasy genres often explore deep philosophical questions through fantastical lenses. This book, for example, addresses themes of existentialism and personal growth, reflective of today's real-world struggles. Readers frequently connect with characters like Quentin Coldwater, whose portrayal as a 'sad boy' resonates deeply in a culture that often glamorizes happiness. Additionally, Grossman creates a unique magic system that draws readers in and challenges the tropes commonly seen in traditional fantasy tales. If you're looking for novels that combine rich character development with imaginative worlds and emotional depth, consider exploring more titles in the fantasy genre that deal with similar themes of self-discovery and belonging. Books such as ‘A Darker Shade of Magic’ by V.E. Schwab and ‘The Night Circus’ by Erin Morgenstern are excellent companions for fans of 'The Magicians.' Happy reading!