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The Magus (1968): Film vs Book
Film · 1968 · Directed by Guy Green · Starring Michael Caine, Anthony Quinn
About the film
A young teacher goes to a Greek island and a mysterious host.
How close is it to the book?
Loosely based on the bookThe author was unhappy with the film, which simplifies a puzzling book.
Read or watch first?
The novel is a rich, strange game.
What the book gives you
The Magus by John Fowles
A puzzling, atmospheric story that keeps you guessing about what is real.
Who will like it: Readers who like mysterious, mind-bending stories on a Greek island.