The Probable Future by Alice Hoffman

The Probable Future

Alice Hoffman

11 hours, 56 minutes • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction contemporary fantasy magical realism dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

Women of the Sparrow family have unusual gifts. Elinor can detect falsehood. Her daughter, Jenny, can see people's dreams when they sleep. Granddaughter Stella has a mental window to the future--a future that she might not want to see. In Alice Ho...

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Community Reviews Summary of 839 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
mysterious 56%
reflective 40%
hopeful 36%
lighthearted 20%
sad 16%
adventurous 12%
dark 12%
tense 12%
inspiring 8%
relaxing 8%
challenging 4%
funny 4%
informative 4%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 37%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.71

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