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The Magician's Land (The Magicians, #3)

Lev Grossman
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The Magician's Land (The Magicians, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Lev Grossman

The Magician's Land (The Magicians, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

402

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Multiple Locations • Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Magician’s Land by Lev Grossman, the final book in the Magicians Trilogy, follows Quentin Coldwater as he navigates a personal and magical journey after being expelled from Fillory. Quentin collaborates with allies to face new challenges, uncover secrets, and confront his past, ultimately seeking redemption and a deeper understanding of his identity.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

90,280 ratings

82%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Magician's Land by Lev Grossman delivers a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy, praised for its imaginative plot and character depth. Readers appreciated the emotional resonance and intricate world-building, but some found the pacing uneven and certain subplots underdeveloped. Overall, it’s a compelling and fitting end to the series.

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Who Should Read The Magician's Land (The Magicians, #3)?

A reader who enjoys The Magician's Land by Lev Grossman is likely to appreciate complex, character-driven fantasy narratives. Fans of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series and Neil Gaiman’s Neverwhere will find the detailed world-building and the blend of magical realism captivating and immersive.

4.3

90,280 ratings

82%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

The Magician's Land was the third and final installment of Lev Grossman's The Magicians trilogy, and it became a New York Times bestseller upon its release in 2014.

Lev Grossman was inspired by C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia and elements of classic fantasy literature while writing the series, yet he infused it with a more adult and modern sensibility.

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The trilogy has been adapted into a television series titled The Magicians, which ran successfully from 2015 to 2020 on the SYFY channel.

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Book Details
Pages

402

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Multiple Locations • Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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