The Magic Circle

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Summary: This is absolutely worth reading
Review: There have been few books I've read that are this interesting and involving. Its a must for anyone who wants to sit down and get caught up in a wonderful tale.

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Summary: SO MUCH MISSED POTENTIAL
Review: What a very original idea for a plot. I thought the idea of immersing the reader into two plot lines, one historic and one modern day, would be intriguing and delightful. I tried very hard to identify and get involved with each but 1/3 through the book I was struggling too much to make heads or tails of anything.

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Summary: Different, New, Exciting!
Review: Wonderful story, terrific characters. Ariel Behn is a heroine like no other you will ever read. It's full of surprises an adventures. Trust me. You'll love this book.

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Summary: Cerebral Magic
Review: I absolutely recommend The Magic Circle to anyone who loves to use his brain. I'm a mathematician, and while I loved her earlier two books, I'd have to agree with the other reviewers that this one, with all the brain twisters, is far and away Neville's best. Exciting and mentally stimulating at once. Highly recommended

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Summary: VERY VERY DIFFICULT BOOK TO UNDERSTAND
Review: After reading through the book twice I have come to the sadconclusion that the book is too confusing and illogical to appreciate.Maybe to some, the whole ideal of a magical theme through the ages can be appreciated, but to me, it was just too hard to follow. I thought the adventures from the early Christian people was interesting, but they ended far to abruptly and without any good reason.

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Summary: Fun With Nuclear Energy
Review: Katherine Neville is my favorite author for one important reason. Because she deals with hot topics like oil, international finance, and nuclear waste, and she is able to make her stories upbeat, even FUNNY! She tackles hard problems and makes us see the bright side. Though there are those who seem to want to convince us otherwise, I find her books entertaining and inspiring.

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Summary: POWERFUL, FASCINATING, CAPTIVATING!
Review: This book dazzles the mind. It has been a very long time since I have read a book with this much content and thoughtfulness applied by the author. I have to agree with the avalanche of intelligent reviews lauding Neville's style and complexity. Hard to put down!

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Summary: WHAT A STRANGE, BIZARRE BOOK
Review: The book seemed to be an endless stream of predictable "surprises" mixed with a horribly confusing set of character relationships. Complicated family trees of the main character definitely detracted from appreciating any other fine points in the book. The romance in the book was also lost in the twists and turns of the plot. No real surprises or situations that left me wondering...instead, I found all too familiar twists and predictable ending.

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Summary: TORTURES THE READER
Review: I didn't find anything rewarding in this book. The whole plot was so confusing and tiring that it was too hard for me to understand. Re-reading sections over and over never worked either. I think the plot has too many holes in it to be convincing or enjoyable. The way the different historical figures are linked together could have been interesting but instead, I was too confused to enjoy many moments in the book. I don't know if the other books by the author are similar; if they are, it will be hard to enjoy them.

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Summary: ONE WORD -- BORING
Review: This book seems like a colossal tease. The entire premise is one big bore and each chapter takes you through a mindless mess of confusion. What was the point of it all? It sure escapes me.