Magician

by Raymond E. Feist

Book Overview

He held the fate of two worlds in his hands... Once he was an orphan called Pug, apprenticed to a sorcerer of the enchanted land of Midkemia.. Then he was captured and enslaved by the Tsurani, a strange, warlike race of invaders from another world. There, in the exotic Empire of Kelewan, he earned a new name--Milamber. He learned to tame the unnimagined powers that lay withing him. And he took his place in an ancient struggle against an evil Enemy...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385196210
• ISBN13: 9780385196215
• Release Date: September 1984
• Publisher: Doubleday Books
• Length: 552 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Rags to riches - with a magical twist

This is perhaps my favorite fantasy book that I have ever read. This is actually split into two books in most publications (Magician: Apprentice and Magician: Master). They follow the tail of Pug, a wayward lad whose dreams of riding off to war as a soldier are dashed when the only castle master who would take him in as an apprentice was an eccentric magician, Kulgan. His dreams then turn to becoming the world's most powerful magician, while boyhood friend Tomas sets his sights on the path of a warrior...he made it in the soldier's program, after all. Little do the lads know the events they set in motion. They become unwitting catalysts in a war that engulfs two worlds, and potentially existence as a whole. Magician follows their tale from humble beginnings to a struggle that depends on their untapped potential to resolve. The story is quite well written and is an enjoyable and engrossing read. While slow at times (particularly at the start), it's still a faster moving story than Tolkien, Robert Jordan, and many other fantasy writers. A smart combination of magic theory, war tactics, and political intrigue give this book many levels on which to enjoy. Whether you're a longtime fantasy fan (and if you are, you have probably read this book) or a newcomer to the genre, this is a wonderful book to have, and will launch you into a fantastic trilogy of The Riftwar Saga. Enjoy!

A great work of high fantasy!

This book, originally published in two parts (Magician: Apprentice and Magician: Master), tells the story of a war between worlds. Midkemia is a world of elves and dwarves, knights and castles, dragons and hedge wizards, which suddenly finds itself invadered by a human empire from another world, an oriental world whose vast empire has power beyond Midkemia's imagination. This is also the story of a group of young people on Midkemia, who grow up during the war, and develop beyond anything they might have imagined.This is a great work of high fantasy, perhaps the greatest since the Lord of the Rings. Author Raymond Feist succeeds in this story in bringing to fascinating life not one, but two worlds. I loved the world of Midkemia with its forgotten history of potent magic, and the world of Kelewan with its oriental flavor. Overall, I found this to be a fascinating and highly entertaining read. If you are interested in fantasy literature, then I must say that you have to read this book!

Magician, brilliant fantasy book

Raymond E. Feist's book Magician is the best fantasy book I've read. I've read every book Feist wrote, and this one is the first and the best. This is a book you can read over and over and over again and after reading it you can't wait to read the next book. I give this bok 10/10

A Marvelous Book ! worth buying!

I must say that this book is the first fantasy genre novel I have ever read.Its language structures and words are simple to understand.The story is awesome and I totally hooked to it for weeks as the story of the characters were so lively and real....Pug ,Tomas and Carline many more.I salute Raymond E. feist for his creativity and I am going to be his fan for a long time and going to collect all the Ritfwar novels. Is there any big difference between the two part series of Magician and the single one? The one I just finished reading was the reviewed edition published in 1997 and some 16000 words were ommited. :)

Action packed one of the best books ever!!!

This book by Feist is by far the best book I have ever read. From the very begining there is thrilling adventure. The characters are creative and interesting. A very adictive series. BEWARE!!!!!!!!!!!