Magic for Beginners

Style and Technique

Kelly Link's «Magic for Beginners» is renowned for its unique style, blending elements of magical realism and surrealism. Link employs rich and vivid language to create an atmosphere of mystery and enchantment. Her stories often feature unexpected plot twists and fantastical elements that intertwine with everyday reality. Literary devices such as metaphors and symbolism play a crucial role in crafting multilayered and intriguing narratives. The structure of the stories in the book is often nonlinear, allowing the reader to delve into a world where the lines between the real and the imagined are blurred. Link skillfully uses dialogues and characters' inner monologues to reveal their inner worlds and motivations. Her stories are full of subtle humor and irony, adding depth and nuance to the narrative.