Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman

Practical Magic

Practical Magic #1

Alice Hoffman

383 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction contemporary fantasy literary emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

The bestselling author of "Second Nature, Illumination Night" and "Turtle Moon" now offers her most fascinating and tantalizingly accomplished novel yet -- a winning tale that amply confirms Alice Hoffman's reputation not only as a genius of the v...

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Moods

emotional 60%
mysterious 57%
hopeful 29%
lighthearted 29%
dark 28%
adventurous 26%
reflective 26%
funny 18%
inspiring 11%
tense 10%
sad 9%
relaxing 7%
challenging 4%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 32%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.59

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