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The Probable Future by Alice Hoffman

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aristeegan's review

3.0

I enjoyed the book but didn't love it. the enjoyment came from the writing and the somewhat magical quality of the story. What kept me from loving this book were the flat and miserable characters as well as a rather flat story.

ljstrain28's review

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5.0

Something about this book hooked me from the start! I especially liked the way the author shifted POV; it was masterful. Loved this one.

mandimartin's review

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4.0

The synopsis made me hesitant to read this because it sounded mystical and cheesy. It ended up being more about love and family than anything else though. It was interesting, but not a page turner. The author didn't tie a lot of plot details up at the end, but this was fitting for the book. The floaty indefinence seemed natural. I found the character's relationship between each other very interesting. The story was sweet I. That homey way fresh bread is. It was simple and easy to relate too. It left me feeling peaceful but questioning so many of life's happenings. A nice read when in a reflective mood but not too seriously. It's light but well thought.

mbsteblein's review against another edition

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4.0

I love a little bit of magic in books. Some might say it's impossible, but in the book world, I choose to believe in fantastic things - like the ability to see how someone will die. It's creepy, and I can't imagine it, but I love how it's turned into something positive. There's a tiny bit of suspense in this book but overall it's a tale of generations of females and how different - or the same - they are. I do agree that things are a little too "tidy" at the end - I don't think real life always works out like that, but it's what I want in a feel-good novel.