The Magician

This is the incredible story of German author Thomas Mann. I kind of fell in love with Mann a little bit, someone who seemingly preferred to be on the outside looking in, didn't really enjoy social gatherings and would rather shut himself away in a room, reading or writhing. Lots to relate to there.

If there is one criticism, I don't think Toibin writes emotion very well. This story is full of love, desire, danger and laughter but non of that shines through. I find his writing really dull, just feels like there is something missing and If I wasn't so intrigued by Mann, I think I would have struggled a little bit.

PS I never new that about Mahler.