What is the author's style in The Magician's Assistant by Ann Patchett?

The point of view of The Magician's Assistant is third person. This point of view is limited and unreliable. The fact that the point of view is limited is proven by the fact that the narrator knows not only the actions that occur during the novel but also the thoughts and feelings of Sabine; however, the narrator cannot report upon the thoughts and feelings of the other characters within the novel.

The story is told through a fairly equal distribution of exposition and dialogue, which allows the distinction of characters by their dialogue while the exposition provides the reader with information about the characters' surroundings as well as flashbacks. Throughout the novel, about a month passes during which Sabine's emotional state is a large focus of the plot development. The events of the novel are seen through Sabine's eyes as she uncovers the secrets of Parsifal's past.