The Magus
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The Magus
John Fowles
8 people recommended it in 6 threads, 2018–2025.
What people on Hacker News said
In highschool, John Fowles' The Magus [1.] really hit me: its twisting plot and content really opened up the world of fiction and writing for me.
On your latter question, I don't see much discussion surrounding The Magus by John Fowles (1965), which is one of my favorite fiction novels of all time.
I think 'The Magus' may be my favourite book of all time.
Going with the "stuck on an island" theme, "The Magus" is another great classic. Definitely one of my favourite books in a while.
The Magus by John Fowles, and No Exit by Sartre. Changed the way I viewed myself.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: What's the best book you read in 2021? 2021 · 2 recommendations
- Ask HN: Mind bending books to read and never be the same as before? 2020 · 2 recommendations
- My favorite cult sci-fi and fantasy books you may not have heard of before 2025 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Great fiction books that have had a positive impact on your life? 2020 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything? 2019 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: 2018 Summer Reading List? 2018 · 1 recommendation