Date Finished: 06/04/2011
My Rating: 4/5
I have an odd relationship with fantasy books (and films). I would never describe myself as a fantasy or science fiction fan. I'm very fussy about the genre, however if I find a fantasy book that I like, then I really, really like it, and this is the case for Magician.
Magician is a chunky novel that, despite its size, is very easy to read. As you would expect in a book that size there are a number of characters, each with names that aren't quite familiar (you know, take an English name and change a letter, fantasy standards), however Feist introduces them in such a way that you don't get confused between them.
The plot is reasonably complicated, with two different worlds brought together by a magical rift. There are fantasy staples like the big battles, dwarves, elves, dragons, spellbound armour etc, however despite all this, or probably because of Feist's skill in using all this, I found it an exciting and gripping novel, that swept me along with it and provided me with characters to care about and people to cheer for and all sorts.
This is the first of three books in Feist's Riftwar Saga, and when I have finished this challenge I will more than likely re-read this book, and then move on to the two sequels.
So, who should read this book? Well, if you're a fantasy fan and haven't already read it, then shame on you! And if you're not a fantasy fan, but enjoy a well-told story then definitely pick it up and give it a go. It might just open up a whole new genre for you.
Next book: Cold Comfort Farm, Stella Gibbons
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