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Codex
Codex | Lev Grossman
13 posts | 23 read | 9 to read
About to depart on his first vacation in years, Edward Wozny, a hot-shot young investment banker, is sent to help one of his firm's most important and mysterious clients. When asked to uncrate and organize a personal library of rare books, Edward's indignation turns to intrigue as he realizes that there may be a unique medieval codex hidden among the volumes, a treasure kept locked away for many years and for many reasons. As friends draw Edward into a peculiar and addictive computer game, his obsession deepens as he discovers surprising parallels between the game's virtual reality and the mystery of the codex. An accomplished and entertaining thriller, Codex explores the mysterious power of books in the medieval and modern ages.
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rachaich
Codex | Lev Grossman
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Book swap event at the weekend... never decreasing to read pile!

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Well-ReadNeck
Codex | Lev Grossman
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#junebookbugs #attractiveauthors

One of my besties has a huge crush on Lev Grossman. We saw him at the Decatur Book Festival one year and she freaked and wouldn't talk to him. We took fly by pictures that made them look closer together than they really were! 😝😂🤑

AmyG Ha!!! 7y
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LauraBrook
Codex | Lev Grossman
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Mehso-so

This could have been so great if not for the ending! It took me a little while to really get into it, and then I was All In, and then... huh. At least it cleared off some space from my bursting shelves!

Zelma I absolutely loved his Magicians Trilogy but heard this one was a pass. Thanks for confirming! 👍 8y
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azulaco
Codex | Lev Grossman
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Book mail today via Paperbackswap.com. 🤗

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Seshat
Codex | Lev Grossman
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I have a lot of red books...It wasn't on purpose, though I do like red. #17rainbowbooks #day1 #redspines @jess.how

Seshat Definitely, @rubyslippersreads and I was lucky to score such a lovely hardcover to replace my old paperback copy. 8y
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Imjasondiamond
Codex | Lev Grossman
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I think she likes it.

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JanJan
Codex | Lev Grossman
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Mehso-so

I don't usually read thriller/mysteries but I loved the Magicians and thought I'd check it out. The plot and characters were not very engaging and I was hoping for a big surprise ending but it was a little dull. Oh well, I read it on a beautiful lake on Labor Day weekend and i can't complain about that.

MrBook Nice review and pic! 8y
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Imagineannie
Codex | Lev Grossman
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This is a toughie. I loved Grossman's Magicians trilogy. I think he's a fine writer and that his novels (including this one) are enriched by his intellect. But this is a weird read. It has a Da Vinci Code-like puzzle/mystery/search, a computer game/fantasy story, and a love story. It's very engaging at the beginning, but gets pretty confusing at times, especially in relation to the gaming. It's definitely not for everybody, but I liked it.

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CherylDeFranceschi
Codex | Lev Grossman
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OMG! Beauty + Brainpower! You can't read on until you solve the puzzle!!
http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2016/08/wooden-puzzle-book/

CherylDeFranceschi Btw- this isn't Codex by Grossman. 8y
DiruVamp @callunakeep !!! Omg this is awesome! Check out the website! 8y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa That is awesome! I want one so badly now! 8y
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callunakeep @DiruVamp OMG!! I WANT THIS!! 8y
Eyelit That is amazing *makes grabby hands* 8y
Hooked_on_books That is so cool! 8y
RealLifeReading Wow that is incredible! 8y
ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled This is amazing!! 8y
Trav Love it! 8y
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Brinx
Codex | Lev Grossman
Mehso-so

The book sucks you in, then…ends. I feel that this book could have been concluded in a different, perhaps better, way.

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katcanwrite
Codex | Lev Grossman
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Pickpick

5⭐️!! I love a good nerd mystery, and this brings it! Read if you enjoy THE HISTORIAN, PEOPLE OF THE BOOK, INTERRED WITH THEIR BONES, Dan Brown's Robert Langdon series, and AJ Hartley.

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katcanwrite
Codex | Lev Grossman
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Loving this so far!

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Kerince
Codex | Lev Grossman
Pickpick

This was a quick read. Lots of magic and mystery. I was a bit disappointed in the ending. I wish there would have been more explanation- a better wrap up of the mystery.