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bloodravenlib's review against another edition
2.0
Very quick impressions: It comes across mainly as a pretty dry textbook, heavy on history and theory and light (if at all) on the practical. The advanced people probably know the content, and it may be better for beginners to take notes of sources the book mentions and look for those instead.
(Link to my full review on my blog: https://itinerantlibrarian.blogspot.com/2020/02/booknote-llewellyns-complete-book-of.html)
(Link to my full review on my blog: https://itinerantlibrarian.blogspot.com/2020/02/booknote-llewellyns-complete-book-of.html)
ohthesheenanigans's review against another edition
3.0
It was an okay read and the information provided didn't stand out too much for me but then again I'm not a novice or beginner so this would be better for them. Otherwise I enjoyed the fact that many "experts" contributed to the novel by going in-depth with the magick origins and practice. I must say it was informative and detailed, and because of that, I would definitely recommend this read for those who what to get a sense of where the practice originated from and to get a better understanding of of magick.
warwriter's review
3.0
Couldn't even get past the first chapter. I'm sure it's helpful to some, but this was too heavy for me to read for pleasure. Will probably go back to it when I don't have the TBR pile up to the ceiling.
lolanae's review
4.0
This is a interesting reference source. I love that there are different authors on the separate topics. Each topic is explained in detail with footnotes and charts. There are sections in each part that highlight the key figures or situations needed to explain the topic at hand. I love that this book tracks back through the history of magic. It explains the origins, and how it was, and still is, tied into daily life. This covers a wide range of topics. I would be curious to see the rest when it comes out, especially the art work that was not in the arc.
(This arc was requested on Netgalley in return for an honest review.)
(This arc was requested on Netgalley in return for an honest review.)
annarella's review
5.0
An excellent books, well written and informative.
I learned a lot about cerimonial magick and I think that all the authors write very well.
Strongly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
I learned a lot about cerimonial magick and I think that all the authors write very well.
Strongly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
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