To the forest on the shore of the Kingdom of the Isles, the orphan Pug came to study with the master magician Kulgan. But though his courage won him a place at court and the heart of a lovely Princess, he was ill at ease with the normal ways of wizardry. Yet Pug's strange sort of magic would one day change forever the fates of two worlds. For dark beings from another world had opened a rift in the fabric of spacetime to being again the age-old battle between the forces of Order and Chaos.
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"Totally gripping ... . A fantasy of epic scope, fast-moving action and vivid imagination." -- The Washington Post Book World.
"Most exciting ... a very worthy and absorbing addition to the fantasy field." -- Andre Norton
"Most exciting ... a very worthy and absorbing addition to the fantasy field." -- Andre Norton
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"To the forest on the shore of the Kingdom of the Isles, the orphan Pug came to study with the master magician Kulgan. But though his courage won him a place at court and the heart of a lovely Princess, he was ill at ease with the normal ways of wizardry. Yet Pug's strange sort of magic would one day change forever the fates of two worlds. For dark beings from another world had opened a rift in the fabric of spacetime to being again the age-old battle between the forces of Order and Chaos. "Totally gripping ... . A fantasy of epic scope, fast-moving action and vivid imagination." -- The Washington Post Book World. "Most exciting ... a very worthy and absorbing addition to the fantasy field." -- Andre Norton
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Magician is the first book in Raymond E Feist's epic Riftwar series. Set primarily on the world of Midkemia, a medieval, rural type world, the story centres on two boys, Pug and Tomas. Pug's ambition is to be a magician whilst Tomas wants only to become a soldier. All is going well in their lives until war erupts, changing the boys' lives forever. The twist in this tale is that the invaders are from another world, a place called Telewan that is medieval Chinese in style, populated by a harsh and cruel race. They have discovered a rift in space/time that allows them to cross to Midkemia where they cause havoc, murdering and enslaving the Midkemians. Naturally, as with all fantasy books, the two youngsters are, in their differing way, to become heroes and to save the day. One criticism could be that there is not much detail given regarding Telewan but Feist (along with Janny Wurts) has brought out the Empire trilogy which is a series set on that world. For anyone wanting that extra information, they will find those books a real treat.
This book seems (judging by previous reviews) to be one that you will either love or hate. Many have tried to compare it to Tolkein whilst others belittle that view. It certainly isn't Tolkein, but is an original and interesting book in its own right. Sure, many of the staples of fantasy are there such as elves and dwarfs, swords and sorcery etc. but there is enough originality in this book to make it a very worthwhile read.
This is a big book to read (in the USA / Canada it has now been split into two volumes) but don't let that put you off, it's not so heavyweight that it becomes a chore to read, nor so lightweight it becomes boring. It's certainly worth the time of any lover of fantasy fiction.
This book seems (judging by previous reviews) to be one that you will either love or hate. Many have tried to compare it to Tolkein whilst others belittle that view. It certainly isn't Tolkein, but is an original and interesting book in its own right. Sure, many of the staples of fantasy are there such as elves and dwarfs, swords and sorcery etc. but there is enough originality in this book to make it a very worthwhile read.
This is a big book to read (in the USA / Canada it has now been split into two volumes) but don't let that put you off, it's not so heavyweight that it becomes a chore to read, nor so lightweight it becomes boring. It's certainly worth the time of any lover of fantasy fiction.
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Great characters, fast paced storyline, awesome plot. One of top 4 fantasy series IMO (along with Wheel of Time, Sword of Truth, Song of Ice and Fire).
By C Reynolds
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Feist is one of the best fantasy authors I have ever read. This book is powerfully entertaining, and will keep you in its grip until the end. The plot is absolutely fabulous,and the entire series is well worth the read. Don't miss it.
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i seriously dont understand the hype..
I have spent the last week attempting to read this Magician's Apprentice. It usually would not take me this long, but I found myself again and again putting it down due to my... Read more
Published on Sep 16 2010 by DB
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Enjoyable, really enjoyable
Feist is a world class author, I've been enjoying his works for years now. Just reread this after so many years and can see how he's evolved over the years. Read more
Published on Feb 11 2006 by Rylin
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It doesn't get any better
This is hands down my favorite book of all time. I have read the book and its companion, Magician: Master, at least ten times. Read more
Published on Jun 28 2004 by Mary Emily Miller
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Since there was no 3 1/2 star rating, I chose to be generous
This is Raymond E. Feist's debut novel, so of course it has some flaws, but I also enjoyed this book. Let me tell you what I thought of it. Read more
Published on Jun 24 2004
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Draining
Reading Magician took a lot out of me. I could only read it in 50 page bursts. There are so many threads to the plot that are woven, unraveled and rewoven together. Read more
Published on Jun 11 2004 by Sarah Sammis
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An epic on a grand scale!!
From the moment I picked it up until the moment I put it down the adventures of Pug, Tomas, and the other wonderful characters were astounding and well written. Read more
Published on May 20 2004 by Julia D. Russell
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Light Entertainment
I enjoyed this book for what it is, an entertaining light read. It is not complicated and I was able to read it within two days. Read more
Published on April 28 2004 by Lankhmar
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Not Just Another Fantasy Novel
It's not often that I come across a book that I love so much I feel compelled to read more books so I can learn how everything is truly related. Read more
Published on Mar 29 2004 by Benjamin D. Camp
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Fantastique
What an awesome book! Pug is a very interesting character you can't wait to see what happens to him!
Published on Mar 28 2004 by "aarif1"
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The best of Feist
The first two books of the "Riftwar Saga", Magician: Apprentice and Master are great fast-paced adventure, and the best of Feist's work. Read more
Published on Feb 19 2004 by Kyle Howard
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