Magician (Riftwar saga)

By Raymond E. Feist

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Average Rating: (See all 12 reviews) Format: Paperback, 704 pages, 2nd Revised edition Edition Other Information: maps Published In: United Kingdom, 28 June 1993 Quantity Available: 93 Ships within 6-12 days Raymond E. Feist's classic fantasy epic, Magician, has enchanted readers for over twenty years. The revised edition was prepared to celebrate the tenth anniversary of its publication, and incorporates over 15,000 words of text omitted from previous editions. At Crydee, a frontier outpost in the tranquil Kingdom of the Isles, an orphan boy, Pug, is apprenticed to a master magician -- and the destinies of two worlds are changed forever. Suddenly the peace of the Kingdom is destroyed as mysterious alien invaders swarm the land. Pug is swept up into the conflict but for him and his warrior friend, Tomas, an odyssey into the unknown has only just begun. Tomas will inherit a legacy of savage power from an ancient civilization. Pug's destiny is to lead him through a rift in the fabric of space and time to the mastery of the unimaginable powers of a strange new magic. Reviews 'Epic scope! fast moving action!vivid imagination' WASHINGTON POST 'tons of intrigue and action' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY About the Author Raymond E. Feist was born and raised in Southern California. He was educated at the University of California, San Diego, where he graduated with honours in Communication Arts. He is the author of the bestselling and critically acclaimed Riftwar saga among other books. Publisher: Collins ISBN: 0586217835 EAN: 9780586217832 Dimensions: 17.0 x 11.0 centimeters

Magician is a wonderful fantasy novel that will be enjoyed by all fans of the genre. The simple beginning of the story of two young boys soon draws you into a magical journey that will ultimately impact the fate of two worlds. This new expanded edition adds subtle details to the story which makes it even more enjoyable to read a second time. A good enough story to be read on its own, but most readers will be left wanting more, which the rest of the Riftwar saga (Silverthorn and A Darkness at Sethanon) readily delivers.

I remember reading this book for the first time as a teenager and it has lost none of its allure. An exciting, fast passed adventure with diverse interesting characters. Well written, interesting relationships and set in a well constructed world. I have read this book many times and enjoy it every time. A wonderful start to a fantastic series. Highly recommended to anyone looking for an enjoyable and interesting read, even if you don't generally read books in this genre.

The story is great but the book was secoond hand and despite description was in very poor condition. I was not impressed!!

Absolutly Fantastic

This book will blow your mind. There is no way to explain the greatness of it, the only way is to read it and find out.

Many have said this book made Raymond E. Feist a great follow up fantasy writer to Tolkein, and I absolturely agree. Although this book sometimes lacks the excitement of Lord of the Rings, it definitely packs a punch, and can be hard to put down. Pug is a champ, to put it simply... and one of my favourite protagonists of all time. A must read for fantasy fans, and readers in general... very approachable.

This book is among very few that so many others are based on. In the truest sense this book brings all of the most basic elements together. Elves, Dwarves, Goblins, Humans, and Aliens from another world.

In some superb writing, Feist makes you believe you haven't read it all before (Tolkien), and draws you in to an amazingly complete world. You travel with Pug from the courtyard of a keep, where he is the last potential apprentice standing, to being the greatest mage of two worlds. You see the growth of Thomas, from a wrestling lad on top of a hay bale, to the best warrior in all of history. Not only do all the cliches come into being, but you CARE about the characters, about who will be given the newly unearthed hammer of Olin, who will defend Crydee against dark elves, and what will happen if peace ever comes.

Remarkably well written.

I have read this book three times. Everytime I want to read somehting new I end up coming back to this book as I'd rather read it again than read somehting insuperior. Feist poetically introduces us to his world and it's characters. This is a complete and rewarding read on it's own but will also wet your appetite for more and plenty more there is to keep you going!

Splendid use of an imagination as Fiest takes you on a journey between two very distinct worlds with characters and plot sprinting along as the pages turn with new surprises at everyturn. If you are really into epic with war, politics and a bit of magical plot thrust through the middle this is definately a book for you. You will find alot of the fantasy genre will be based upon themes within this book as constant ideas are taken from this. A true loser to hero story with drops of love, heartbreak, bravery etc thrown into the pot for an enthralling book. It is a must unless you have no imagination and like to keep things real. Not for hard boil detective fans (unless u have an open mind).

There is a reason why this book is consistently named in the top 100 popular novels (based on novels published overall not just fantasy novels) it is fast paced, exciting and creates an appealing new world populated with interesting characters. It says that this edition includes additions by the author but to be honest I couldn't really pick the differences.

Raymond e Feist is an amazing author, who writes about a vast world of magic and intrigue, in the style of J.R.R Tolkien,

I just bought this book for my little brother who Im sure will fall in love with the world of R.E Feist.
This book is just the opener to an imense world where your imagination will run wild
I thoroughly recommend this and the sequels
enjoy