Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen

Garden Spells

Waverley Family #1

Sarah Addison Allen with Susan Ericksen (Narrator)

7 hours, 43 minutes • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism lighthearted medium-paced

Description

The Waverleys have always been a curious family, endowed with peculiar gifts that make them outsiders even in their hometown of Bascom, North Carolina. Even their garden has a reputation, famous for its feisty apple tree that bears prophetic fruit...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,471 reviews

Moods

hopeful 68%
emotional 60%
lighthearted 59%
mysterious 29%
relaxing 27%
reflective 25%
inspiring 19%
funny 18%
adventurous 8%
dark 5%
sad 5%
tense 5%
challenging 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 25%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%

Average rating

4.02

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