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“If there's a single lesson that life teaches us, it's that wishing doesn't make it so.”

Quote by Lev Grossman

Book:The Magicians: A Novel

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The Magicians: A Novel

This novel is a richly woven tale that explores the life of a young man who discovers a hidden world of magic and is drawn into a quest for knowledge and power. The story is filled with intrigue, adventure, and philosophical musings on the nature of reality and the human condition. more

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Lev Grossman is an American novelist, best known for his fantasy novel series 'The Magicians'. His works blend literary depth with rich imagination, earning him widespread acclaim. more

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