Review of The Magic Lantern

Eagle Adastra · Post by **Eagle Adastra** » 17 Aug 2024, 05:33

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Magic Lantern" by Charles Townsend.]

4 out of 5 stars

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The book The Magic Lantern by Charles Townsend starts with a risky adventure by Delvin and Major Grybald in an attempt to save Princess Jarla. The guild of magicians attempted to conquer Hengel and Argents by hiring machinery armies with army troops. They are trying to recover one of the magician stones in the possession of Delvin, the magician apprentice of the dead Borlock. The machinery conquered part of the Hengel. The Duke of Hengel then asked Delvin to help him out. He set out to find a solution to the daring situation. Will Delvin make it? How will he solve the problem? How did he face the deadlock? Readers will find answers in the book.

The book has a communal setting in the old communal books and movies. The writing is steady and progressive. The messages are engaging and interesting. The details of wars, deceit, ambush, and other actions are vivid in the book. The twists and turns are breathtaking. They keep the readers hooked on the book. The explanation is comprehensive. The readers will understand all the messages in the book.

The author's story is well-developed. The book is the third book in the Illusions of Power series. The first is The Magician's Secret, and the second book is The Three Card Trick. Readers can check it out, and by so doing, they will appreciate the book more.

I like the narrative expertise of Charles. The story is in a manner that will create a pictorial representation in the reader's mind. The book title is the positive aspect. It anchors the happenings in the book. There are no negative aspects to the book. I enjoyed the story, especially the sarcasm in the book.

The map and the historical drawing vividly illustrate the locations in the book. The relationship with Mistress Wilshaw is a representation of trust. I indeed appreciate the book, but I reserve some comments. The book needs more editing. The spacing is not uniform. Some pages stopped halfway. These disconnected the message as the reader began to read the continuation from the other page.

I rate the book The Magic Lantern by Charles Townsend 4 out of 5 stars. I specified the reasons for my rating in paragraph five. Likewise, I recommend the book to young adults.

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Yin Jiang · Post by **Yin Jiang** » 19 Aug 2024, 04:42

This sounds like an interesting book. I like that your review is concise and to the point. The downfalls in editing I think would be too much for me so I think I will give this book a miss.

Yasmine Zaki Muhieddine · Post by **Yasmine Zaki Muhieddine** » 20 Aug 2024, 04:24

I read and reviewed the first book of this installment, The Magician's Secret. This new book seems to be interesting, but I feel that it is similar to the previous one; I could be wrong. The characters are also the same: Delvin, Princess Jarla, etc. It would be interesting to see how much their have evolved and grown from the first book. I guess I will have to read it to find out.

Post by **Enkay Favour** » 20 Aug 2024, 04:32

The Magic Lantern by Charles Townsend is a captivating adventure set in a richly imagined world of magic and conflict. With its engaging plot, vivid descriptions, and intriguing twists, it promises an exciting read for fans of fantasy. The book’s narrative and detailed illustrations enhance the immersive experience.

Post by **Enkay Favour** » 20 Aug 2024, 04:32

The Magic Lantern by Charles Townsend is a captivating adventure set in a richly imagined world of magic and conflict. With its engaging plot, vivid descriptions, and intriguing twists, it promises an exciting read for fans of fantasy. The book’s narrative and detailed illustrations enhance the immersive experience.

NetMassimo · Post by **NetMassimo** » 22 Aug 2024, 14:44

I keep on suspecting that I might be old for this kind of story but all the reviews of this series' book gave me positive impressions about their contents, so I guess I'll have to give this series a try. Thank you for your great review!

ken4512 · Post by **ken4512** » 23 Aug 2024, 15:46

Thank you for your great review.
I just finished reading The Magic Lantern by Charles Townsend.
And I immensely enjoyed this fantasy tale of magic, its memorable characters, and a storyline that twists and turns to the very end!
In particular, I liked how the character of the magician Delvin remains central to the story and how his character development also reveals the character development of the other characters -- Princess Jarla, Capt. Grimbolt, and Prince Nippy.
The novel is entertaining and hilarious, with Delvin's practical jokes on all kinds of people. It is filled with mystery and suspense as Delvin searches for the magic stones.
Well-crafted fantasy!