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Magicians Book 1
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Lev Grossman
dtengstrom
, March 18, 2015
Yes, you could say "if you liked the Harry Potter and Narnia books, this book is for you..." You could say that. And I would, if people asked me if they would like this book (or this series). But, and this is a big But, it's not like Harry Potter or the Narnia books. It borrows the ideas of what those books represent to kids and how, when you grow into a young adult, your views of the world, of magic, of reality and fiction, all blend into something a little more disconcerted and distorted. This is a book about the pain of growing up, of finding yourself and your place in the mix of things, struggling wildly to figure it all out...what makes you happy? And there is magic and adventure. But if you haven't read this book, beware - it's a beautiful idea with flawed characters and an ending you might not have seen coming...it's sad, thoughtful, magical, constructed with wonderful world building. Read it. But don't read it expecting Hermione and Aslan. You'll be disappointed.
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Bathing the Lion
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Jonathan Carroll
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, March 18, 2015
Jonathan Carrol's Bathing the Lion is a twisty, mind-bending showcase of a top notch writer writing a beautifully rendered novel about the human experience. This isn't a science fiction about big conflicts and monsters from outer space. It is a subtle, gets under your skin, mystical experience. I for one, couldn't give it enough praise. It is one of the most rewarding novels I have read in many, many years. I devoured it and let it sink into me like the memory of being under water...and when I came up for air, I found my eyes were brightly and contentedly open.
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