But this one left such a terrible impression, I’ll be hard pressed to ever pick up one of his books again. Quentin retains his cynical, egotistical, self centered attitude all throughout the book. Every so often you see a break in the ice, where he shows some empathy for other human beings, but even this is rare. When I look at the story from a bird’s eye view, I can admit that I enjoy it. But being stuck seeing such a fantastic book through the eyes of such a prick has left me feeling more empty than when I started.

Forgive my negative comments, it was still very well written. But ultimately I was let down by this novel.

I was not moved ever to add Magicians to my tbr but NOW (no small due to Jeanne’s review and yours of this 2nd story). NOW that I hear this is a two book series, I think I will get on board.

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Oh, but, I felt just the same! I liked parts of the first book a lot, but I’d kind of written it off. Seriously, if you liked the first book at all, I say read the second one.

Hahahaha, I was hoping someone would say something about that.

Same! I felt guilty for not totally loving The Magicians, because I agree, whenever I read anything Lev Grossman’s written, he seems like a very cool, nice, down-to-earth guy.

I know! Where else would you learn this information?

Were they? I thought a lot of people really enjoyed the first book (including me, honestly!). The first book was well worth reading, and the two books together make a very pleasing whole.