The Magician by Colm Tóibín
The Magician
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Colm Tóibín
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The Magician

Colm Tóibín

359 pages • first pub 2021 (view editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ literary challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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The Magician is ideal for readers who appreciate introspective, historically rich narratives exploring the complexities of identity, creativity, and familial legacy against the backdrop of transformative global events.

Community Reviews

3.82
based on 1,413 reviews

Moods

reflective: 81%

informative: 61%

emotional: 49%

sad: 34%

challenging: 32%

dark: 26%

inspiring: 14%

tense: 11%

adventurous: 6%

funny: 5%

hopeful: 4%

relaxing: 4%

mysterious: 3%

lighthearted: 1%

Pace

2% of readers chose fast
44% of readers chose medium
53% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

5% of readers chose Plot
23% of readers chose A mix
70% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

66% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

23% of readers chose Yes
54% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

35% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
49% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

70% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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