![]() ![]() The existence of this sequel-it turns out it will be a trilogy, in fact-does not ruin the memory of the original, but certainly dims it a bit. The Magician King, Lev Grossman’s sequel to his inventive, exciting novel The Magicians, lacks the je ne sais quoi of its predecessor (actually, we can certainly begin to enumerate the ‘quoi’ of The Magicians-it included: heart in a protagonist that at first look didn’t have much, fantasy that never felt childish, and a romance that was anything but predictable). ![]() In other words: if a story was liked by readers, and praised by critics, and there’s an opening to continue it, then why not write another? Fuck it, let’s make another one!’) but in the publishing world, the decision likely rests on the “wisdom of crowds” concept ( holler, James Surowiecki). In the film business, the cause is usually greed (‘Hey,’ offers up some executive, ‘Cars made good money. ![]() An ill-advised sequel has ruined the legacy of many a wonderful story. ![]()
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