The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman

The Invisible Hour

Alice Hoffman

288 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

From the beloved New York Times bestselling author of the Practical Magic series comes an enchanting novel about love, heartbreak, self-discovery and the enduring magic of books.Sixteen-year-old Ivy is pregnant and alone. Cast out by her family, s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 773 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
reflective 51%
mysterious 47%
adventurous 39%
hopeful 38%
sad 34%
dark 31%
tense 24%
inspiring 22%
challenging 15%
informative 9%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 16%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 34% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 36% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.7

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