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  • Written by: Ann Patchett
  • Narrated by: Karen Ziemba
  • Length: 11 hrs and 9 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (27 ratings)

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The Magician's Assistant

Written by: Ann Patchett
Narrated by: Karen Ziemba
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Publisher's Summary

When a gay Los Angeles magician named Parsifal dies suddenly, he leaves behind his heartbroken assistant, Sabine, and a secret past that leads her to Nebraska and a father she never knew he had.

©1997 Ann Patchett (P)2008 HarperCollins Publishers

What the critics say

"The kindliness of The Magician's Assistant is beguiling, and Patchett is an adroit, graceful writer. . . she is especially practiced at the razzle-dazzle of odd juxtapositions." (New York Times Book Review)  

"A saga of redemption tenderly and terrifically told." (Kirkus Reviews)

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Stilted read

The story may be good, but it's difficult to listen past the stilted read. I'm finding it difficult to listen past the first chapters. I don't recommend buying this audio version.

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Another great story from Ann Patchett!

I’ve loved all her books! The only reason I gave this “4” instead of “5” is that I liked her others even more.

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classic ann patchett great story

another great story from Ann Patchett. excellent story and performance. will definitely look for her next novel.

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I Love This Trick

I loved the book when I read it many years ago. A beautiful story of magic and relationships and the the magic of relationships.

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