John FowlesFiction · Classics·1926–2005
The Magus
Synopsis
A young English graduate takes a teaching job on a remote Greek island, seeking escape. His boredom turns to obsession when he encounters a wealthy, enigmatic neighbor who draws him into a series of increasingly strange psychological games. As reality blurs, he becomes entangled with a mysterious woman, unsure if she is a victim or a willing participant in the elaborate deception.
How it reads
Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (1)
Trauma