336 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345455918
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 01 June 2004
Description
Alice Hoffman's most magical novel to date--three generations of extraordinary women are driven to unite in crisis and discover the rewards of reconciliation and love. Women of the Sparrow family have unusual gifts. Elinor can detect falsehood. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 818 reviews
Moods
mysterious 56%
hopeful 34%
reflective 34%
lighthearted 21%
sad 17%
adventurous 13%
tense 13%
dark 8%
inspiring 8%
relaxing 8%
challenging 4%
funny 4%
informative 4%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 89% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Terminal illness, Violence
336 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345455918
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 01 June 2004
Description
Alice Hoffman's most magical novel to date--three generations of extraordinary women are driven to unite in crisis and discover the rewards of reconciliation and love. Women of the Sparrow family have unusual gifts. Elinor can detect falsehood. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 818 reviews
Moods
mysterious 56%
hopeful 34%
reflective 34%
lighthearted 21%
sad 17%
adventurous 13%
tense 13%
dark 8%
inspiring 8%
relaxing 8%
challenging 4%
funny 4%
informative 4%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 89% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Terminal illness, Violence