Review of The Magician's Secret

[Kavya Renadev]

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Magician's Secret" by Charles Townsend.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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A mesmerizing, charming and delightful read! An intricately written story with mind-boggling characters. The development of the story is slow paced, but that's what makes this book charming. The adventures, the events, the people they encounter, even the animals build up the essence of this book.

The book is about a young, aspiring magician named Delvin who sets out to travel to a different country to start making a living as a magician. It talks about all the incidents that he encounters and the circumstances that lead him to set out on a very different journey. He meets with various people from various places with diverse and unique characteristics. Every encounter, every meeting, and every situation that he ends up in teaches Delvin to be a greater man, and it shows us how great of a man Delvin already is.

From the beginning till the end of the book, we are aware of what the intention of the story is, but it is the 'how' that we get to discover in this story. In a hilariously and cleverly written plot, the author has managed to indulge us in their journey and adventures. Witty and humorous thoughts, dialogues and scenes bring entertainment and delight to the story.

A wonderful book with wonderful themes about selflessness, kindness, patience, and making the best of the situation that befalls you. In many instances, it is the presence of mind and the quick thinking of the protagonist that saves him from many instances. We shouldn't teach ourselves to get rid of fear. Instead, we should teach ourselves to control our fear. Instead of blaming and cursing others for the situation we find ourselves in, we should try and focus on making the best out of them. Rather than finding excuses, we should look for solutions.

The author has done a fantastic job of writing a beautiful story while instilling beautiful lessons and messages in this book. I recommend this book to all those who love a little magic and to those who need a little chucklesome flavor for their day. I would rate this book 3 out 4. Its a wonderful book, but it is a slow. While the story is written beautifully, I was not able to keep my attention on throughout.

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The Magician's Secret
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