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The Magicians' Guild (Black Magician Trilogy) (Paperback)

by Trudi Canavan (Author)
3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (143 customer reviews)
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  • Paperback: 480 pages
  • Publisher: Orbit (5 Feb 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1841493139
  • ISBN-13: 978-1841493138
  • Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 10.6 x 3.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (143 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,140 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'A wonderfully and meticulously detailed world, and an edge-of- the-seat plot, this book is a must for all lovers of good fantasy' JENNIFER FALLON

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Each year the magicians of Imardin gather together to purge the city streets of vagrants, urchins and miscreants. Masters of the disciplines of magic, they know that no one can oppose them. But their protective shield is not as impenetrable as they believe. Sonea, angry, frustrated and outraged by the treatment of her family and friends, hurls a stone at the shield, putting all her rage behind it. To the amazement of all who bear witness, the stone passes unhindered through the barrier and renders a magician unconscious. The guild's worst fear has been realised ...There is an untrained magician loose on the streets. She must be found before her uncontrolled powers unleash forces that will destroy both her, and the city that is her home. THE MAGICIANS' GUILD is a blistering new fantasy adventure from a debut author skilled in both world-building and storytelling. The trilogy continues with THE NOVICE (Aug '04) and THE HIGH LORD (Feb '05).

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53 of 58 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars not revolutionary, but rivetting nonetheless, 25 Jun 2004
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"It is said, in Imardin, that the wind has a soul, and that it wails through the narrow city streets because it is grieved by what it finds there..." Canavan starts her novel with that sentence, and it just gets better.

There have been loads of fantasy books written about young people growing up not knowing they are mages/magicians/witches and suddenly finding out. And who are a danger because they don't know how to control the magic... sound familiar? Well, this is another one. But don't let that put you off, because Trudi Canavan can write. She can write very well indeed. Her world is well developed, her characters well-rounded, and the story line is gripping. Likeable characters, except for a really unlikeable well-drawn villain. Put simply: it is a great read.

I haven't given it five stars because I reserve that for books that offer me something new and mind-blowing as well as good writing, but don't let that put you off. This book is superb and well-worth the buy. I suspect this writer is going to go a long, long way as she explores the opportunities open to her as a writer of fantasy - this after all, is her first book.

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28 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A great surprise purchase, 1 Dec 2003
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I bought this book purely by chance whilst waiting for a flight home from Melbourne. Being an avid fantasy reader I have read a lot of debut novels and been disapointed that the plot and characters are often weak and trudge along. What a lovely surprise to find that Ms Canavan drops you straight into a world fully formed and ready to be explored. After only brief introductions the reader is hurled into a world of strong characters, intrigue, discovery and an edge-of-seat plot that keeps you reading and eager for more. To anybody looking for a good read with characters you will love and hate I recomend this book without reservation. I only wish that I had been brave enough to buy all three books of this trilogy at the same time as they are not yet available here in UK and now I will have to wait to find out how things develop.
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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A typical plot, but it stands out amonst the others, 8 Jul 2004
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The plot, girl finds out she can perform magic all the usual stuff like controling her powers and running from the law. However in this story, magic is controled by the powerful and is very political, but she is poor and non-important, the idea that such a person is capable of magic could have major political effects..... In terms of plots and the twists and turns it is a very nice story, it tries to touch on many different settings/scenarios so it has a bit of everything for everyone, the only downside is that in my oppinion the ending was changed to allow continuation into the other books, ie im not sure that when the author started writing, she was expecting to write a trilogy. thankfuly though this means its not like the lord of the rings, the first book deals with introductions, the second plot development, the third the final ending, okay i havnt read the other books yet but the first book kept me interested enough to write my first review and secondly to place preorders for the next two books, (a wait of upto 9 months)
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1.0 out of 5 stars First Line good - the rest boring
'It is said, in Imardin, that the wind has a soul...' - This opening sentence is the only sentence in the entire novel that reads well. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Zogue

2.0 out of 5 stars A poor example of fantasy
I was recommended this book by a friend, who lent me the entire trilogy, but I was tempted to give up after a few chapters. Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. Crowder

4.0 out of 5 stars A nice read, worth a look
I enjoyed the book and read it in day or so when i had a lot of travelling. It was nice and easy to read with some fairly simple plot lines and a nice premise. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Just sam

1.0 out of 5 stars Very over-rated
I bought this Trilogy because I absolutly love Children's fanatsy books and because it had been so highly recommended. However I found this book extremely dull. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Xenia

5.0 out of 5 stars This Audiobook Excelled
I love Trudi's books and was pleased when I found out there were audiobooks. I am incredibly glad we bought the C.D's and I would recommend these to anyone. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ms. J. Le Bloas

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully Crafted tale
Fanastic and wonderfully crafted tale, I haven't found a story that compelled me so. I found myself wanting to read the book rather than watch TV, I have not experienced a fiction... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Simac Parbri

1.0 out of 5 stars A total watse of money
I can only say this: I purchased the book on recommendation of an excited gendre fan I met in a book store. He loved it he said, every single word, he said. Read more
Published 7 months ago by D. Sofoulis

4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
Doesn't everyone want to be a magician? not for the slum dwellers who are forced from thier homes once every winter, the magicians 'Purge' Imardins homeless and poorer class from... Read more
Published 8 months ago by D. Bench

3.0 out of 5 stars Very unsure?
There were aspects of this book that i really enjoyed, the magic system for one. But after reading some amazing epic fantasies e.g. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Orborus13

3.0 out of 5 stars Horrific start excellent end
the first part of the book was awfull!
the endless chasing of Sonea was dull boring you ended up wanting her to be captured. Read more
Published 9 months ago by B. Scott

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