This is my third time reading The Prestige, and this is the first time I felt I completely understood it

This books is so exceptional in plot twists and unreliable narration! I loved the atmosphere and passion for magic, or in those cases deception. It is told through journals, giving each unique perspective of events. The characters have complex motivations for their actions and their passion extends to all aspects of their lives. It’s not only a tale of revenge but also what drives a man in their art as well. But that’s just the emotional base, the crazy twists and turns the story leads the reader through are unpredictable and very fun. I found it to be a lot more horror oriented than the movie, also the sci-fi element is more present. Another diversion the movie made was to not include the generational effects of the magician’s feud. The generational effect really hits home in the very end and the book finishes in a horror filled present day nightmare. I loved it!