Declare Epithetical Books Too Many Magicians (Lord Darcy #2)
| Title | : | Too Many Magicians (Lord Darcy #2) |
| Author | : | Randall Garrett |
| Book Format | : | Mass Market Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 342 pages |
| Published | : | September 1st 1979 by Ace (first published 1966) |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Mystery. Science Fiction. Alternate History. Detective |
Randall Garrett
Mass Market Paperback | Pages: 342 pages Rating: 3.94 | 926 Users | 37 Reviews
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Storyline: 2/5Characters: 2/5
Writing Style: 3/5
World: 3/5
Though originally serialized in a 1960s-era science fiction magazine, this was a novel rather than a short story collection. I thought that Garrett had managed the magazine novella handily, and I was unsure whether or not he could make the transition to a full novel. This was every bit as good as the short form work in Murder and Magic. In some ways, I enjoyed it more because I like longer, more developed works. In other ways, I tired of this a little because it was so similar to the previous collection.
All of the positive qualities of Murder and Magic are on display here, most especially the integrated magical realism and alternate history background. I was able to enjoy experiencing the much expanded imperial English world without feeling that I was being led on a tour by a boisterous showman. An Anglophile would get more out of this though I think. I was unfamiliar with the different state titles and roles within the Church of England, and I'm sure I overlooked a lot of thoughtful detail. I read this in the Lord Darcy omnibus right after finishing the works collected in Murder and Magic. If you are a big Lord Darcy fan or delight in murder mysteries, perhaps you will enjoy the concentrated dose, but I think they're best experienced in small portions. I'm leaving the Lord Darcy universe without having read the final collection, Lord Darcy Investigates. I might return to the remaining works some day, but I think that they all would have been more enjoyable had I read them spread out over installments as they were originally published.
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| Original Title: | Too Many Magicians |
| ISBN: | 0441816975 (ISBN13: 9780441816972) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Lord Darcy #2 |
| Literary Awards: | Hugo Award Nominee for Best Novel (1967) |
Rating Epithetical Books Too Many Magicians (Lord Darcy #2)
Ratings: 3.94 From 926 Users | 37 ReviewsEvaluation Epithetical Books Too Many Magicians (Lord Darcy #2)
In brief: not for me. I don't particularly care about the "whodunnit" in general, I didn't care about any of the characters, and I didn't care for the writing. The alternate history might've been interesting, but it was really just a framework to hang the mystery on. If you like your mysteries with a dash of magical royal intrigue, this may be up your alley.1967 Hugo nominee 'Too Many Magicians' is a solid little book. I'm working my way through the Hugo winners but didn't feel like I needed to read 'The Moon is a Harsh Mistress' (that year's winner) yet again (also I could not stomach the idea of trying to plow through Delany's 'Babel 17' again) . So... 'Magicians' is a wodunnit action adventure set in an alternate reality where the rules of magic were discovered and the present day (of the 1960s) sees magic in the place of science and the world
2.75 Slow and monotone.
Storyline: 2/5Characters: 2/5Writing Style: 3/5World: 3/5Though originally serialized in a 1960s-era science fiction magazine, this was a novel rather than a short story collection. I thought that Garrett had managed the magazine novella handily, and I was unsure whether or not he could make the transition to a full novel. This was every bit as good as the short form work in Murder and Magic. In some ways, I enjoyed it more because I like longer, more developed works. In other ways, I tired of
4.0 to 4.5 stars. Great alternative history novel in which magic is real (and in large part takes the place of science). Good writing, great characters and a fun read. Nominee: Hugo Award for Best Science Fiction Novel (1967)
In brief: not for me. I don't particularly care about the "whodunnit" in general, I didn't care about any of the characters, and I didn't care for the writing. The alternate history might've been interesting, but it was really just a framework to hang the mystery on. If you like your mysteries with a dash of magical royal intrigue, this may be up your alley.
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