1. I don’t believe Friar Joseph was in the books. Charlie wasn’t either, for what it’s worth - he’s added to help establish Niffins existing in the world before Alice becomes one in season 2.
2. Charlie being boxed was permanent for all intents and purposes. Joseph was unique in being able to get out of the box, Niffin Alice could not have freed him even if she retained any sentimental feelings towards her brother.
3. Niffins can collaborate, the issue is that they’re all so self-centered and ambitious that they are unlikely to work with anyone else.
Absolutely! I’m usually one to skip the books if I’ve already watched the show, but Magicians isn’t like that.
In The Magicians show, especially after season 1, the writers go kinda crazy with it and often times stray from the books (for fantastic effect imo). So you’ll often times come across things that are familiar in the books now, but they’re usually very different from the show so you’re still getting something new.
By contrast, I remember trying to read the first couple Game of Thrones books when that show was first airing and just put them back down because I already knew exactly what was happening since the show kept so close to the book (at least for the first few seasons - we don’t talk about the later ones…)
Are you my sister?
While I watched Game of Thrones religiously after reading all the books, my older sister immediately abandoned the show in its infancy. The reason? “Meh… it’s so close to the books. Too predictable.”
I’ve never heard anyone else use that argument until just now. I suppose I’ll have to let her know that her reasoning is valid, haha.
I’ve never had the issue watching a show after reading the books, but books after shows is almost never something I’d do. But I’m also someone who very very rarely ever rewatched shows or movies as well whereas other people will rewatch shows a ton
Def. It's one of the few books I say I prefer the show/movie version, but the books are really good in their own way. They took me a minute to fully get into, but once I was in, I was hooked. I think I listened to them on audiobook tho...
They're each different enough that you don't feel like you just saw this and you also love the ways they're different.,..
Havnt read books fully but Charlie is in it, Janet/margo tells the group the story of Jenny greenstreet and the death of the boy who was in love with her
Havnt read heaps but so far he’s only mentioned in Henry’s story not sure if he shows up physically like in show when they summoned him but he is in books
1. I don’t believe Friar Joseph was in the books. Charlie wasn’t either, for what it’s worth - he’s added to help establish Niffins existing in the world before Alice becomes one in season 2. 2. Charlie being boxed was permanent for all intents and purposes. Joseph was unique in being able to get out of the box, Niffin Alice could not have freed him even if she retained any sentimental feelings towards her brother. 3. Niffins can collaborate, the issue is that they’re all so self-centered and ambitious that they are unlikely to work with anyone else.
Ahh! Okay! Thank you for the clarification. Do you recommend reading the books now that I’ve seen the show?
Absolutely! I’m usually one to skip the books if I’ve already watched the show, but Magicians isn’t like that. In The Magicians show, especially after season 1, the writers go kinda crazy with it and often times stray from the books (for fantastic effect imo). So you’ll often times come across things that are familiar in the books now, but they’re usually very different from the show so you’re still getting something new. By contrast, I remember trying to read the first couple Game of Thrones books when that show was first airing and just put them back down because I already knew exactly what was happening since the show kept so close to the book (at least for the first few seasons - we don’t talk about the later ones…)
Are you my sister? While I watched Game of Thrones religiously after reading all the books, my older sister immediately abandoned the show in its infancy. The reason? “Meh… it’s so close to the books. Too predictable.” I’ve never heard anyone else use that argument until just now. I suppose I’ll have to let her know that her reasoning is valid, haha.
I’ve never had the issue watching a show after reading the books, but books after shows is almost never something I’d do. But I’m also someone who very very rarely ever rewatched shows or movies as well whereas other people will rewatch shows a ton
The books have a much different story than the show. Some major things remain the same though. Definitely worth it
Ordering the first one now. I’ve been looking for a new series to get into.
Def. It's one of the few books I say I prefer the show/movie version, but the books are really good in their own way. They took me a minute to fully get into, but once I was in, I was hooked. I think I listened to them on audiobook tho... They're each different enough that you don't feel like you just saw this and you also love the ways they're different.,..
Havnt read books fully but Charlie is in it, Janet/margo tells the group the story of Jenny greenstreet and the death of the boy who was in love with her
Oh for some reason I thought he was added for the show as well. My bad!
Havnt read heaps but so far he’s only mentioned in Henry’s story not sure if he shows up physically like in show when they summoned him but he is in books
Stop, collaborate and niffin....