Magic Lessons by Alice Hoffman

396 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

Where does the story of the Owens family begin? With a baby abandoned in a snowy field in the 1600s. Under the care of Hannah Owens, little Maria learns about the "Unnamed Arts." Hannah recognizes that Maria has a gift and she teaches the girl all...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,199 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
adventurous 54%
dark 45%
mysterious 42%
reflective 33%
hopeful 32%
sad 23%
inspiring 19%
tense 17%
challenging 9%
informative 7%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 28%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.14

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